Erwin is Schalke's mascot in blue and white with a peaked cap. Everyone in the stadium knows him, friendly to the kids and great with the fans.
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Every league team has a mascot nowadays...either the invention of the marketing department or a long cherished tradition. Kick off! takes a look behind the costume and finds Holger Becker, who has been Erwin for years.