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The Heart of Twins Territory

T.C. -- Twins Mascot
T.C. could come to your party or an event near you!

Since its inception in 1999, the program has granted more than $1.3 million to improve 372  Upper Midwest, Southwest Florida, and Latin American ball fields.
T.C. Bear and Khalum Chappell, 11, pose after winning
the Mascot Home Run Derby at FanFest.
(Christie Cowles/MLB.com)
FULL NAME: T.C. Bear (The T.C. stands for Twin Cities)

HT: 6-4 WT: unBEARably heavy  BATS: Both - mostly left-handed

THROWS: Both, but most of the time -- it's left-handed.

BORN: 1991 in Bear River, Minnesota

HOME: White Bear Lake, Minnesota

HOW OBTAINED: Signed as free agent, April 3, 2000

PRE-GAME MEAL: Dome Dogs, fresh fish, and the occassional pot o' honey

Before joining the Twins, T.C. lead the Carnivore League in home runs, RBI's and batting average. He also holds the league records of most trout eaten in a single setting (12). Though highly sought by teams throughout the country, T.C. chose to join his favorite club, the Twins.

T.C. will be making appearances at Twins Youth Clinics, schools, hospitals, and parades throughout the year. For information on how you can have T.C. visit your event, call the T.C. Hotline at (612)-375-7523, or send your request in writing to:

Minnesota Twins Community Affairs Department
34 Kirby Puckett Place
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Fax: (612) 375-7480

You can also e-mail T.C. at tc@twinsbaseball.com.

For private parties, birthday parties, or corporate events, T.C. will make an appearance for a small fee. Contact T.C. for more information.