Minnesota Twins: Facts, History, Stats, and Resources

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History of the Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins were first established at the end of the 1960 season, when the Washington Senators moved to Minneapolis/St. Paul and became the Minnesota Twins. The team quickly improved their game after the move, recording a second place win in their second season in the Midwest. They won American league Pennants in 1965, 1987 and 1991. They won the World Series that resulted from their two last ALCS clinches, in 1987 and 1991. These games were played against the St. Louis Cardinals (1987) and the Atlanta Braves (1991).

Fun Facts about the Minnesota Twins

What are Minnesota Twins team colors?
Navy Blue, Red, White

Where did the Minnesota Twins get their name and why are they called it?
The Twins name was changed when the Washington Senators moved from Washington to the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. These two cities are known as the Twin Cities, as they directly abut each other along the Mississippi River. Because of the nickname of their new Midwest home, the team adopted the name, Twins.

What is the Minnesota Twins’ logo?
The Twins’ logo when the team originally moved to Minnesota was an image of two baseball players, one from St. Paul and one from Minneapolis, shaking hands with each other across a small river (symbolic of the Mississippi River). The two men are twins, and the logo shows that the two cities are both the new team’s homes. This logo stood until around 1987, when the team did away with the cartoonish figures and instead adopted a logo that featured the word “Twins” in large letters across the front of a drawing of a baseball.

Who is the mascot for the Minnesota Twins?
T.C. Bear is the Minnesota Twins’ mascot. He is a large bear that resembles the Hamm’s Beer Bear, which was used to advertise Hamm’s Beer, a company that used to sponsor the Twins baseball team. The T.C. stands for “Twin Cities.”

Who owns the Minnesota Twins?
Jim Pohlad

What numbers have been retired by Minnesota Twins?
3 Harmon Killebrew
6 Tony Oliva
14 Kent Hrbek
29 Rod Carew
34 Kirby Puckett
42 Jackie Robinson (retired by MLB)

What players from the Minnesota Twins are in the Baseball Hall Of Fame?
Bucky Harris
Walter Johnson
Sam Rice
Bert Blyleven
Rod Carew
Harmon Killebrew
Kirby Puckett

How many World Series have the Minnesota Twins won?
Three (1924 as Washington Senators, 1987, 1991)

Fun Facts about Target Field

What is Minnesota Twins stadium called?
Target Field

What is the address of Target Field?
1 Twins Way
Minneapolis, MN

How many seats are in Target Field?
39,503

Items NOT allowed in Target Field
animals (except certified service dogs or service dogs in training)
Bags larger than 16″ x 16″ x 8″
baseball bats of any size
beach balls or other inflatable items
beverages (except juice boxes with children in your party)
bottles (glass or plastic with exception to sealed clear, plastic, bottles of plain, unflavored water)
brooms
fireworks, firearms or other weapons
fishing nets or poles
framed backpacks
frisbees
hard sided coolers
knives
laser devices/pointers
liquid containers (with exception to sealed clear, plastic, bottles of plain, unflavored water)
air horns, bullhorns, thundersticks, cowbells, bells, horns, kazoos, whistles, and other noisemakers
non-baseball related signs
sticks, bats, clubs, Frisbees, beach balls
skateboards or rollerblades
squirt guns including super soakers
sticks, including signs attached to sticks
stools, folding chairs, stools or back supports

When was Target Field built?
Ground was broken for Target Field on August 30, 2007. Construction was complete in time for opening day on April 12, 2010.

How far is it down the right field line in Target Field?
328 feet

How far is it down the left field line in Target Field?
339 feet

How far is the center field wall in Target Field?
411 feet at furthest point

Travel Information if You’re going to watch the Minnesota Twins

Best restaurants in the area of Target Field
1. Bradstreet Crafthouse Restaurant
601 North 1st Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55479
(612) 312-1821
bradstreetcrafthouse.com

2. Ike’s Food and Cocktails
50 South 6th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 746-4537

3. Gluek’s Bar and Restaurant
16 North 6th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Glueks.com

Best hotels near Target Field
1. Graves 601 Wyndham Grand Hotel
601 North 1st Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 677-1100
wyndham.com

2. Minneapolis Marriott City Center
30 South 7th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 349-4000
marriott.com

3. Hilton the Marquette Hotel
710 Marquette Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 333-4545
hilton.com

Top 5 Players of all time for The Minnesota Twins

5. Harmon Killebrew
Harmon Killebrew played for the Washington Senators and the Minnesota Twins, as his career spanned the time when the team relocated. He played from 1954 until 1974, before playing for one year in 1975 for the Kansas City Royals before retiring from the sport. Killebrew was a 13-time All-Star selection. He led the MLB six seasons in home runs, and three times in runs batted in. His number, 3, was retired by the Minnesota Twins and he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1984.
Batting average: .256
Home runs: 573
Runs batted in: 1,584

4. Rod Carew
Rod Carew played for the Minnesota Twins during the first half of his career, from 1967 to 1978, after which he played for the California Angels, from 1979 to 1985. During his entire career as a first and second baseman, Carew was an 18-time All-Star selection. He was named the 1977 American League MVP, and in the same year he won the Roberto Clemente Award. He was the 1967 American League Rookie of the Year. He was one of the only MLB players to ever lead the American and National Leagues in batting averages during three consecutive seasons, from 1973 through 1975. His number, 29, was retired by the Minnesota Twins and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1991.
Batting Average: .328
Hits: 3,053
Runs Batted In: 1,015

3. Kirby Puckett
Kirby Puckett played as the center fielder for the Minnesota Twins for his entire MLB career, from 1984 to 1995. He was a 10-time All-Star selection, six-time Silver Slugger Award winner and six-time Gold Glove Award winner. He won two of the Minnesota Twins’ three World Series championship titles, in 1987 and 1991. He was named the 1991 American League Championship Series MVP. He was forced to retire from the sport early, when he was diagnosed with Glaucoma in 1996 and lost sight in one of his eyes. His number, 34, has been retired by the Minnesota Twins, and he was inducted into the National Football Hall of Fame in 2001.
Batting Average: .318
Hits: 2,304
Home runs: 207
Runs batted in: 1,085

2. Kent Hrbek
Kent Hrbek was the first baseman for the Minnesota Twins from 1981 until 1993. He was an excellent defensive first baseman and a consistent hitter. He helped the Minnesota Twins to two of their three World Series championship titles. His number, 14, was retired by the Minnesota Twins after he retired from the MLB.
Batting average: .282
Home runs: 293
Runs batted in: 1,086

1. Tony Oliva
Tony Oliva played with the Minnesota Twins during his entire MLB career from 1962 until 1976. In 1964, he was named American League Rookie of the Year. He was the team’s right fielder and designated hitter. Oliva was an eight-time All-Star selection, and Gold Glove Award winner in 1966. During his career, he led the American league at least once in hits, total bases, runs, batting average and doubles. His number, 6, was retired by the Minnesota Twins upon his professional retirement.
Batting average: .304
Home runs: 220
Runs batted in: 947

Resources about The Minnesota Twins

The Official Site of the Minnesota Twins
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Minnesota Twins – Twins Baseball Clubhouse – ESPN
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Minnesota Twins News, Schedule, Photos, Stats, Players, Sports Illustrated
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Minnesota Twins MLB at CBSSports.com
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