This recurring series features those lovable furry creatures who respresnt sports teams and other companies. I might have an unhealthy fascination with them.
Ketchup is one of the mascots of the Chicago Dogs minor league baseball team. How he became a mascot is a bit of a mystery. Squeeze was/is the longtime mascot of the Dogs. As Chicagoans know, Chicago is notorious for not putting ketchup on hot dogs. It's almost a crime.
Naturally, when the Dogs debuted, Mustard had to be their mascot. Sometime in 2020, there was a Squeeze retirement announcement. Some suspect it actually came from Ketchup. Either way, their rivalry continues to this day.
Fans cheer Squeeze and boo Ketchup, although often Kethcup gets a lot of love, too. How can you not love the big lug?
The last time I saw the Dogs, I looked all over for Ketchup, but couldn't find him. I went up to the Press Box and did my work. Then when I was leaving, I pretty much ran into him coming out of a skybox. Of course, I had to get a selfie (see my admitted fascination above).
For more info on Ketchup and the team, go to thechicagodogs.com. Be on the lookout for Ketchup and Squeeze.
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