T.C. Bear

T.C. Bear
T.C. Bear in 2007
TeamMinnesota Twins
DescriptionBear
Origin of nameTwin Cities
First seenApril 3, 2000
Related mascot(s)Twinkie
WebsiteOfficial website

T.C. Bear, or simply T.C., is the costumed character mascot for the Minnesota Twins. Taking the form of an anthropomorphized American black bear, the furry mascot’s initials "T.C." stand for the Twin Citiesthe metropolitan area of Minneapolis and Saint Pauland match the interlocking letters on the team's primary cap insignia. T.C. makes appearances at the team’s home games at Target Field and at community events.