Million-fan milestone reached for South Bend Cubs

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - In an announcement today, the South Bend Cubs report that in less than three seasons as a Chicago Cubs affiliate, they have reached the one-million-fans milestone.

"Since the 2015 premier season as the South Bend Cubs, Four Winds Field has seen record-setting crowds," said Joe Hart, President of the team. "Having reached this milestone so quickly tells you why team owner Andrew Berlin worked so hard to reach an agreement with the Chicago Cubs. Andrew knew this is what the citizens of this region wanted, and he wasn't going to disappoint them."
"It feels good to know that our hard work on behalf of the fans in the region is appreciated," added Andrew T. Berlin, Owner of the South Bend Cubs. "Everything we do is for those who want and deserve this kind of entertainment experience in their hometown. I thank every single fan who supports the South Bend Cubs. And I want them to know that we're never done. We have big plans for the future."
About the South Bend Cubs
The South Bend Cubs are the Class A minor league affiliate of the World Series Champion Chicago Cubs. Over the past 29 seasons, the team has won five Midwest League titles, most recently in 2005, and has captured 12 division titles. In 2015 the team was named Ballpark Digest's Team of the Year and received the John H. Johnson President's Award, the highest award in minor league baseball. In June 2017, Four Winds Field, home of the South Bend Cubs, was voted Best Class A ballpark in the country by Ballpark Digest. The team is owned and operated by Swing-Batter-Swing, LLC whose principal shareholder is Andrew T. Berlin of Chicago, Ill.