Dusty the Bear

Description

Dusty is made from a blue material with black button eyes and a larger black button nose. He wears a red ribbon tied around his neck. On his chest is the Chicago Cubs logo embroidered in red and white.

Poem

Dusty makes his hometown debut
As he proudly wears Cubby blue
A brand new era has begun
And this year will be so much fun!

Collectors note

Dusty was released on 4th May 2003.

His birthday is on the same day he was released.

He is named after the Chicago Cubs manager, Dusty Baker.

He was the first Beanie Baby to feature an official team logo.

He was retired on 4th May 2003.

Sports giveaways

Dusty was given out during the baseball game between Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies on 4th May 2003 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois.

10,000 were given out to children aged 13 and under.

The final score of the game was Chicago Cubs – 5, Colorado Rockies – 4.