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Tag Archives: Sports Illustrated
The Minnesota Twins first manager
Harry Arthur “Cookie” Lavagetto Harry Arthur “Cookie” Lavagetto was born December 1, 1912 in Oakland, California and died in his sleep on August 10, 1990 in Orinda, California at the age of 77. He acquired his nickname from his Oakland … Continue reading
First Twins player to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated
On August 23, 1965 the Twins were in their fifth season in Minnesota ready to take on the New York Yankees in a 3:10 start at Met Stadium in front of 37,787 fans that wanted another Twins win over the … Continue reading
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Tagged Calvin Griffith, Met Stadium, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Sports Illustrated, Tony Oliva
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Meet the first ever Rolaids Relief Man of the Year award winner – Bill “Soup” Campbell
William Richard Campbell (Soup) was born in Highland Park, Michigan on August 9, 1948 but grew up in the Panoma, California area. Campbell attended junior college after graduating from high school but left school in order to earn some money … Continue reading
This Day in Twins History – November 6, 1976
After having a season for the ages (still holds AL record for most wins and saves in the same season) with the Minnesota Twins going 17-5 with 20 saves and a 3.01 ERA in 167.2 innings, reliever Bill Campbell (Soup) becomes the first … Continue reading
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Tagged Andy Messersmith, Atlanta Braves, Bill Campbell, Bowie Kuhn, Catfish Hunter, Charles O. Finley, Curt Flood, Dave McNally, Los Angeles Dodgers, Montreal Expos, New York Yankees, Oakland A's, Peter Seitz, Philadelphia Phillies, Red Sox, Reserve Clause, Sports Illustrated, St. Louis Cardinals, Ted Turner
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The Killer
October 15, 2010 - A nice article about Harmon Killebrew written by Barbara Heilman for Sports Illustrated’s Baseball issue back in April 8, 1963. A nice piece, it is well worth your time and you might even learn a few things about … Continue reading
1995 “Replacement Players”
September 16, 2010 - When the major league baseball lockout of 1994 dragged into the spring of 1995, the owners announced that they would start the season with “replacement players,” made up of minor leaguers and even some current or former … Continue reading
Kent Hrbek and the 82 Twins
February 7, 2010 - The 2010 baseball season is just about upon us and we can’t wait to see what the Twins new ballpark, Target Field, will be like. But before that can happen, baseball fans all over Twins territory want … Continue reading
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Tagged Joe Mauer, Kent Hrbek, Metrodome, Sports Illustrated
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What “they” said about Bert in 1976
January 31, 2010 - An interesting story about Bert Blyleven written by Pat Jordan in the June 14, 1976 issue of Sports Illustrated magazine. It is a fun read and I hope you enjoy it. I wonder what Bert would say … Continue reading
Forty Years Ago
November 18, 2009 - The 1968 Minnesota Twins finished with a 79-83 record under manager Cal Ermer and finished a disappointing seventh in the ten team American League, a full 24 games behind the first place Detroit Tigers and owner Calvin … Continue reading
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Tagged Bill Rigney, Billy Martin, Cal Ermer, Calvin Griffith, Sports Illustrated
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Target Field Construction Photo’s
September 6, 2009 - Sports Illustrated has some interesting Target Field construction photo’s that you can see by clicking here. They are a bit different then the ones I have seen in the past. It is a good thing that the … Continue reading
No Feud Like An Old Feud
July 27, 2009 - A short but interesting piece by Walter Bingham in the May 1, 1961 Sports Illustrated about the Twins and the traditional animosity between St. Paul and Minneapolis as they open their first season in Minnesota in 1961 … Continue reading
Not Such a Tough Cookie
June 30, 2009 – A very enjoyable story about the Minnesota Twins first manager Attilo Harry “Cookie” Lavagetto, written by Walter Bingham for Sports Illustrated on May 15, 1961. Maybe there really is something to the Sports Illustrated cover jinx; Lavagetto … Continue reading
Sports Illustrated 1961 Pre-Season Twins Analysis
June 3, 2009 - Let’s go back in time, way back to April 10, 1961 and take a peek at the Sports Illustrated pre-season analysis of the new Minnesota Twins as the team prepares to expose the Minnesota and Midwest fans … Continue reading
