Minnesota Twins: The Complete Illustrated History
- ISBN-10
- 1610602692
- ISBN-13
- 9781610602693
- Series
- Minnesota Twins
- Category
- Sports & Recreation
- Pages
- 192
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010-03-12
- Publisher
- MVP Books
- Authors
- Dennis Brackin, Patrick Reusse
Description
Major League Baseball came to the Minnesota prairie in the spring of 1961, and in the fifty years since, the Minnesota Twins have held a cherished place in the hearts of sports fans throughout the region. With Hall of Famers like Harmon Killebrew, Rod Carew, and Kirby Puckett and beloved characters from Billy Martin to Kent Hrbek to Joe Mauer, the history of the Twins encompasses highs and lows, heroes and goats, but always nonstop excitement. Minnesota Twins: The Complete Illustrated History provides an in-depth and entertaining look at the team, its players, its stadiums, and the memorable moments through the years. Illustrated with photos from the Star Tribune's archives, it is the ultimate celebration of a beloved franchise.
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