SWOOP THERE IT IS
Join us as we honor the incredible journey of Swoop the Silverhawk, our beloved mascot, as he takes his final flight. Explore the gallery below to relive the moments that made Swoop a legend in the hearts of South Bend baseball fans.
Thanks to smart money management, Swoop is retiring in style! After years of wise investments and careful planning, our feathered friend is ready to kick back and enjoy the good life. We’ll always be Swoop’s biggest fans and cherish the memories of his high-flying antics and legendary spirit. Join us as we walk down memory lane and honor our favorite mascot.
Here’s to a well-deserved retirement, Swoop—you’ve truly knocked it out of the park!
What’s Swoop up to now that he’s retired? He’s spreading his wings and flying to places we can only dream of—check out his latest adventures!
Did you know 1st Source Bank offers a South Bend Cubs debit card? Enjoy exclusive discounts on tickets, food, and merch—just like a true fan. Celebrate Swoop’s legacy every time you swipe!
Choose from a selection of South Bend Cubs-themed debit cards and enjoy a 10% discount on tickets, food, and merchandise at Four Winds Field every time you use your card. Plus, take advantage of special offers at the batting cages and on coaching clinics at the 1st Source Bank Performance Center.
The 1st Source Bank Performance Center is more than just a training facility—it’s the nest where future champions spread their wings. This 17,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art center offers the same professional-grade training that the South Bend Cubs enjoy. Expert trainers work with young players to help them soar, guiding them from eager chicks to full-fledged stars with the heart and spirit of Swoop himself.
Dear Swoop,
As you embark on your final flight, we want to take a moment to honor the legacy you’ve left behind. Your years as the heart and feathered soul of South Bend baseball have been nothing short of spectacular. Whether you were strutting your stuff on the baseline or spreading your wings in celebration, you were the true MVP – Most Valuable Poultry – of our hearts.
Through countless summers, you’ve been our high-flying hero, always there to remind us that baseball isn’t just a game—it’s a reason to flock together. Your antics on the sidelines made even the longest games fly by. You weren’t just our mascot; you were our clutch hitter in the bottom of the ninth, the rally bird that never quit.
As you retire to your well-earned roost, know that the nest you leave behind will never be quite the same. But just like a grand slam echoes through the stadium long after the play, your legacy will continue to inspire us. We will always remember the way you made us feel like we could soar alongside you.
So here’s to you, Swoop. May your retirement be as sweet as a walk-off win, filled with sunny skies, gentle breezes, and plenty of bird seed. You’ll always have a place in our hearts, and whenever we see a hawk soaring overhead, we’ll think of you—our feathered friend who made every game day unforgettable.
With love and thanks,
Your Devoted Flock at 1st Source Bank
Swoop’s retirement ceremony
