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Merry Christmas to all!
We at Twins Trivia want to wish each and every one of you a very MERRY CHRISTMAS. Thank you so much for stopping by our site this year and we hope that you will make Twins Trivia a regular stop … Continue reading
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the children, families, teachers and first responders who have suffered this incredible tragedy in Connecticut. I find it very difficult to think about anything else since I first heard about this yesterday, … Continue reading
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One of the original Minnesota Twins, Jack Kralick passes away at 77
One of the original Minnesota Twins, pitcher John Francis (Jack) Kralick who was born on June 1, 1935 in Youngstown, Ohio passed away at his home in San Blas, Mexico on September 18 at the age of 77. The Chicago White Sox … Continue reading
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A True American Hero, Neil Armstrong passes away
American astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man ever to set foot on the moon, has died at the age of 82 according to a statement put out by his family. Describing the iconic space explorer as “a reluctant American hero … Continue reading
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Congrats to E-Twins
With four games left in their regular season, the Elizabethon Twins have clinched the Western Division title and advanced to the Appalachian League playoffs for the eighth consecutive season. Since 2000 the Elizabethton Twins have played in eleven Appalachian Playoffs … Continue reading
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This Day in Twins History – July 18, 1962
Minnesota is the first AL club to hit 2 grand slams in one inning when Bob Allison (off Barry Latman) and Harmon Killebrew (off Jim Perry) connect in a club-record, 11-run first inning, against Cleveland. The Twins and Dick Stigman … Continue reading
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What are the odds?
What are the chances that the National league Major League Player of the Week for three weeks in a row turns out to be a former Minnesota Twin? Apparently pretty good. Week of June 11th (tie between two players) … Continue reading
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