Broose and Boomer

Mascots have been an integral part of team sports for decades. By definition they are known to bring teams good fortune, and often have their own unique personalities. We trust the fans who have met our moose brothers will strongly agree with both notions.

If you would like either Broose or Boomer or even both mascots to attend your party or event, please contact the Sanford Mainers at office@sanfordmainers.com of via telephone at (207) 324-0010. Booking fees may apply, contact for more details.

Broose D' Moose is the original mascot of the Sanford Mainers Baseball Team. He was born in the spring of 2002, the team's inaugural season, and was tagged by the winner of a 'name the mascot' contest. He was embraced by the fans from the start and soon loved by all children.

He could be seen in the stands and on the field throughout the games mingling with fans, interacting with the team and trying to play some of the on-field games with the children. Broose soon learned to dance and claimed “Cotton Eye Joe’ as his theme song. He performed his dance on top of the third-base dugout with the fans clapping and cheering him on.

During the winter of 2005-2006 Broose elected to lose weight and get in shape. At the opening day game for the 2006 season a new slim and trim Broose was unveiled. The fans immediately noticed his new look. Broose admitted his motivation to get in shape was so he could help the team by playing in a game. Unfortunately, moose are not allowed to play in baseball games so Broose agreed he would continue to proudly represent the team as their mascot.

He has maintained his trim figure and can still be seen dancing on the third-base dugout, mingling with the fans and getting hugs from children of all ages.

Broose makes appearances in Sanford and surrounding communities throughout the year. He has been seen at baseball games, school functions, the Sanford Farmers Market, Kennebunk May Day parades, Sanford Fourth of July parades, Alfred Festival parades, Little League opening day events, Holly Daze in Sanford, birthday parties, Alzheimer Walks and ‘Strut your Mutt’ walks.

He has participated in events at the Portland Sea Dogs baseball park, Maine Red Claws basketball games and Maine Mariners ice hockey games over the last few years. Broose returns each season anxious to see all his old friends and make many new friends.

BOOMER was born in the spring of 2006 in Jackman, Maine and is the little brother of Broose D’ Moose.

He arrived at the Sanford Mainers 2006 Welcome Back festivities in a police car with the siren sounding to announce the arrival of our ‘special guest’. Whispers could be heard throughout the crowd as people wondered who was going to emerge from the car. Boomer was shy as he stepped out of the car but he was soon made to feel at home by the fans and especially the children in attendance.

He was nameless when he arrived at the park because his parents wanted the fans to choose his name. A contest was held and the new little mascot was named BOOMER (reportedly named after the legendary first baseman of the 1967 Red Sox, George “the Boomer” Scott).

Boomer quickly followed in his older brother’s footsteps in becoming an integral part of the team. He enjoys being involved in the on-field games, mingling with the fans and riding the Moose Mobile during the games. He especially enjoys going out to lead the fans during the singing of ‘Take Me Out to the Ballgame’.

Boomer has also appeared in many places in Sanford and surrounding communities such as the Sanford Fourth of July parades, Alfred Festival parades, Little League opening days, ‘Strut your Mutt’ walks, Alzheimer Awareness walks, birthday parties and school functions.

Boomer is always anxious for the season to start so he can see all his old friends and make new ones. He wants to be sure that everyone knows he misses them during the winter and he cannot wait to see them at the ballpark each summer.