South Bend Cubs bid a final farewell to beloved mascot Swoop

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Today was the final day of the beloved South Bend Cubs Mascot Swoop, ending a nearly three decade long stretch of entertaining the community.

For Swoop's final day, the mascot was signing autographs before the game this afternoon, giving fans one final chance to meet him.

As fans went up to greet Swoop, they were given a baseball card with swoop starring on the front.

Hundreds of people stood in line waiting to get Swoop's signature, where he signed every from hats, bobbleheads, baseballs, and even plushies of Swoop himself.