AUDIO
We’re Gonna Win Twins 1980 update of 60’s classic. Gonna win Twins 80s style Talkin’ Baseball – Twins version written about 1995. Terry Cashman wrote Talkin’ Baseball as a tribute to 50’s baseball during the baseball strike in 1981. The song was spun off into many team specific versions like the Twins version here.Talkin baseball Twins version 1995
KQRS version of TK’s Talkin Twins meant to sound as Tom Kelly singing. My Baby Waves the Homer Hanky hit created in 1987 based on a Tommy James classic. My baby waves the homer hankyHamm’s Beer jingleHamm’s Beer jingle1987 WCCO We’re gonna win Twins jungle1987 WCCO We’re gonna win Twins jingle
1962 Hamm’s Beer Let’s toast the winning Twins1962 Hamm’s Beer Let’s toast the winning Twins
Jack Buck’s 1991 World Series game 6 callAnd we will see you tomorrow night
John Gordon’s call of Kirby Puckett’s winning home run in game 6 of 1991 World Series. Supposedly the only time that Gordo said “Touch-em All” twice.John Gordon’s call of famous Puckett homer
Bob Casey’s “No Smoking” announcement in the Metrodome, sometimes he would add that if you want to smoke, go to Cleveland. Bob Casey announces Kirby Puckett Kirby Puckett on the David Letterman show Some of Herb Carneal’s best moments James Earl Ray in Field of Dreams movieJames Earl Jones in Field of Dreams
The Seattle Pilots (64-98) only existed in 1969 before moving to Milwaukee where they became the Brewers. The Pilots had a number of players that either had played in Minnesota or would play in Minnesota including Don Mincher, Rich Rollins, Ron Clark, Danny Walton, Sandy Valdespino, Mike Marshall, and Garry Roggenburk. Tom Kelly was a Pilots 8th round draft pick in 1968. The Seattle Pilots theme song was so different from any other I have ever heard and I had to put it out here.1969 Seattle Pilots theme song
Radio Baseball Cards did a number of Podcasts with short interviews with former baseball greats, check them outhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radio-baseball-cards/id250391979
Halsey Hall “pantywaist” clip Halsey Hall interviews some Twins players in the clubhouse after the Twins clinch 1965 pennantHalsey Hall interviews (3 minutes and 50 seconds on WCCO radio)
Produced by WCCO radio (Minneapolis, Minn.), “Last Of The Ninth: Twins Pennant Drive ’65” is an audio delight, including the pivotal moments, plays, and personalities that drove the 1965 Minnesota Twins to the American League Championship. Legendary Twins broadcasters Ray Scott, Herb Carneal and Halsey Hall tell the story in a narrative that crackles with excitement and joy. Provided through Soundcloud courtesy of one of my favorite Minnesota Twins blog sites, Classic Minnesota Twins. There are two parts and it is GREAT listening as you relive the 1965 American league championship season.A MPR interview in June 1995 with Harmon Killebrew and Mudcat Grant (about 5 minutes and 40 seconds in length)
From the MPR archives we have a 3 and a half minute clip called “Remembering the first day at the Metrodome”
Remembering the first day at the Metrodome
Cookie Lavagetto breaks up Bill Bevens’ no-hitter with two out in the ninth inning during the 1947 World Series between the New York Yankees and the Brooklyn Dodgers. Lavagetto went on to become the Minnesota Twins first manager.
Pat Reusse-reminisces-about-the-history-of-the-Minnesota-Twins – one hour long
Minnesota Twins “Get to Know ‘Em” Campaign about Corey Koskie and Doug Mientkiewicz
Sports’ Forgotten Heroes: Bob Allison
Listen to the full podcast (about one hour and 25 minutes) here (scroll down to Episode 37): https://sportsfh.com/archives/
A 1 hour and 33 minute interview with Minnesota baseball historian, MLB (Twins) official scorer, and 2016 Bob Davids Award winner in January 2022 by Dan Levitt.
New SABR Oral History interview: Stew Thornley
Dwight Siebler and the 1965 Minnesota Twins.
podcast (about 45 minutes)
Michael Rand chats with Glenn Perkins about Joe Mauer after HOF election
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Hamm’s bear beer commercialshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o83xxWCel8g
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1966 Hamm’s Beer TV Commercial
Is the Win Twins song really a Hamm’s Beer commercial? This old Hamm’s beer commercial was used for Minnesota Vikings broadcasts during the1962 season. Minnesota Twins video tribute to Bob Casey, Herb Carneal, Carl Pohlad and Kirby Puckett Harmon Killebrew presents Harmonic history – part 1Harmon Killebrew presents Harmonic history – part 2
In this 1999 segment of Almanac, Eric Eskola speaks with Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew about the late Calvin Griffith.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0r4UMAjPdc&feature=share&list=PLC8C83CAA15D64E1D
Harmon Killebrew gives his Baseball Hall of Fame Induction speech on August 11, 1984 in Cooperstown, NY. Courtesy ESPN, Inc., National Baseball Hall of Fame Library. Twins 1978 and 1979 TV promo’s (be patient, 6 commercials back-to-back)http://tcmedianow.com/video/minnesota-twins-tv-promotions-from-1978-and-1979/
1987 Twins homecoming video in 3 parts Rod Carew and his run at .400 in 1977http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FNUkPyt8UU
WCCO-TV John Gordon retirement tribute 9/28/2011http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7HD5AGn-SA
Twins Last Season at the Metrodome – For 27 years, the Twins called the Dome “Home Sweet Home”. For most of those 27 years, those Twins games were heard on WCCO Radio. As they get set to play their last home opener before Target Field opens in 2010, enjoy some of the great moments and some of the odder moments as heard across the upper Midwest on 830 WCCO Radio!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSrSECjyxMc
The controversial 1991 World Series game 2 play at first base with Atlanta Braves Ron Gant and Twins Kent Hrbek Kent Hrbek destroys Target FieldHrbek gives Mauer pointers on playing first base
Unveiling of Carl and Eloise Pohlad statues at Target Field on October 3, 2010.http://downtown.kstp.com/content/raw-video-pohlad-statue-unveiling-target-plaza
Unveiling of Tony Oliva statue at Target Field on April 8, 2011. Kent Hrbek statue unveiling on April 14, 2012 at Target Field Joe Niekro “nail file” ejection Broadcasters Dick Bremer and Bert Blyleven on Kiss Cam 1965 World Series Game 7 (about 2 hours and 33 minutes) Dave Moore and Baseball WCCO Minnesota Twins vs Boston Red Sox telecast from September 30, 1967 during one of the best pennant races in AL baseball history. This is supposedly the oldest telecast of a complete MLB baseball game totally in color. Box score. Twins turn two triple plays against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park but still lose 1-0. Box Score 7/17/1990 1985 Twins TV Spots and Promotionshttp://tcmedianow.com/video/1985-twins-tv-spots-and-promotions-/l
The Metrodome’s “Glory” Days WUSA (now KARE) coverage of the 1985 MLB All Star Game at the Metrodome, July 16, 1985 (about 33 minutes of special pre-game coverage) Twins organist Sue Nelson at the Metrodome for “Cool Jobs” It is all about Joe Mauer and his commercials – almost 9 minutes worth David Letterman’s “Harmon Killebrew Night” – February 11, 1986http://www.kare11.com/video/947735922001/0/David-Lettermans-Harmon-Killebrew-Night
NBC broadcast of 1965 All-Star game at Met Stadium with Joe Garagiola and Jack Buck (two hours and 12 minutes)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1TF6emClDo
1985 All-Star game at the Metrodomehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70DGyeGbXoc
ESPN Sports Science: Target Fieldhttp://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11206771
Life to the Max Show #179 – “Metrodome Memories”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szyyF9vavGE
Halsey Hall TV Outtakes 2009 game 163 as Twins beat Tigers 6-5 in 12 inning2009 game 163 at the Metrodome (condensed to 23 minutes)
Twins outfielder Butch Huskey Smashes Face First Into Metrodome wall on Twins Futuristic uniform dayLong lost footage of 1924 Game 7 World Series when the Washington Senators beat the New York Giants
Four minute clip of 1924 World Series game 7
Taken from a 2″ video tape, this is the very end of the 1965 Minnesota Twins versus Washington Senators game. The Twins win the pennant and celebrate in the locker room. This video includes interviews from Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame members Ray Scott, Frank Buetel, and if you look close enough, you’ll see Halsey Hall and Sid Hartman in the background. Minnesota Twins players interviewed on camera include Harmon Killebrew, Don Mincher, Bob Allison, Tony Oliva, Frank Quilici, Jim Kaat and many more. A great 40 minute video with superb quality all Twins fans should see.
1965 Minnesota Twins win the pennant!
2011 Twins Commercial – Jim Thome, The Man With An Ox In the Batter’s Box
1987 World Series game 7 at the Metrodome – 2 hours and 43 minutes
1991 World Series game 7 at the Metrodome – 2 hours and 44 minutes
Some funny Twins high-lites and bloopers (about 8 minutes long)
A cool little 2 minute clip by MLB TV back in about 2012 showing some great historical highlights in Minnesota Twins history.
Former Minnesota Twins announcer Frank Buetel is inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2011. (About four minutes long)
Former Minnesota Twins and Hall of Fame announcer Herb Carneal is inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2004. (Clip is about one minute and 30 seconds long)
Twins ’99 was a pilot magazine format television program produced in conjunction with the Minnesota Twins in 1999 and it is about 30 minutes long but worth your time.
Twins “Transportation” commercial in 2009 as the team prepares to move into Target field in 2010 (about 30 seconds long)
Almost four minutes worth of older Twins Territory commercials
What would it mean to the average Minnesotan if the Twins left our state? In 1984, this was a real possibility. Gary Gilson with Night Times Magazine talks with the Twins owner, as well as many fans about what the importance of Twins baseball in Minnesota. Original Broadcast: 04/05/1984. About 44 minutes long. Watch this and you also get to see a young Pat Reusse, with hair, Calvin Griffith and Jim Klobuchar!
Going, Going, Gone – Twins baseball
“Portrait of a Winner – Minnesota Twins – 1970” – Twins skipper Bill Rigney narrates this 22 minute video about the great 1970 Twins season.
Newsreel coverage of the 1965 World Series – “Remember when: Twins play first World Series Game”. About 3 minutes and 20 seconds but it is not all baseball.
Remember when: Twins play first World Series game
1965 World Series highlights done by the Sports History Channel and narrated by Vin Scully. About 32 minutes of fun and great memories.
An 11 minute 40 second video titled “The Curator” , a great video about Clyde Doepner the historian of the Minnesota Twins. Includes some great vintage Twins pictures and video clips.
The 1968 All-Star game in the Houston Astrodome was the first All-Star game played at night and also the first indoor All-Star game. This is the AS game that Harmon Killebrew was injured reaching for a throw at first base (at about the 1 hour 6 minute mark).
1968 All-Star Game at Astrodome
The Minnesota Twins beat the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1987 World Series.
MLB 1987 World Series Highlights
Here we have about 8 minutes of Minnesota Twins baseball bloopers.
Minnesota Twins baseball bloopers
Dave Moore and Baseball WCCO is about 5 minutes and 32 seconds long.
Following game 163 of the 2009 MLB season between the Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers that decided the AL Central title, Colin Cowherd on his 10.7.09 radio show discussed Minnesota being considered a “small market” .
Colin Cowherd Rants “Small Market” Minnesota Twins / Minneapolis
This video has all the greatest moments in Twins history, from the 65 AL champs to 87 and 91 World Series Champs. Harmon’s 500th home run to Puckett’s, Hrbek’s and Morris’ World Series heroics. This video has all the highlights any Twins fan and baseball fan in general will love.
Greatest plays and moments in Minnesota Twins baseball history
The Legend of Kirby Puckett | Career Highlights
Kirby Puckett’s Career Highlights
TV Broadcast 1965 World Series Game 5 Dodgers vs Twins Baseball (2 hours and 51 minutes)
1965 World Series Game 5 Dodgers vs Twins
When a 12-year-old boy inherits the Minnesota Twins baseball team from his grandfather, he does what every young baseball fan dreams of — he makes himself the manager! Entertaining family film features cameos by baseball’s hottest stars, including Ken Griffey, Jr.; Don Mattingly; and Paul O’Neil. Starring Luke Edwards.
In the final regularly scheduled baseball game at the Metrodome, the Twins jumped all over Kansas City and never relented, winning 13-4 on the strength of five home runs — one from Michael Cuddyer, and two each from Jason Kubel and Delmon Young. About 2 hours and 43 minutes long.
Royals @ Twins: Final Game at the Metrodome (10/04/2009)
Live broadcast of Minnesota Twins clinch 1987 American League Title vs Detroit Tigers in Major League Baseball. The last out, on field and locker room celebration, manager interviews with Tom Kelly and Sparky Anderson.
Broadcast 1987 AL Playoff Final Game, Last Out, Celebration, Manager Interviews
8/1/15: The Twins celebrate the 50th anniversary of their 1965 American League Championship
Twins celebrate 1965 American League Champs
From Brian Dozier’s historic surge to Max Kepler’s breakout, FOX Sports North looks back on another exciting season of Minnesota Twins baseball, as our analysts thank the fans for watching a tough 2016 Twins season.
FOX Sports North thanks Twins fans, looks back on 2016 season
Interview with former MN Twins Manager Tom Kelly about the 1987 season on KTCA-TV’s Almanac program in 2007. About 6 minutes and 41 seconds long.
Tom Kelly 20 Years After MN Twins 1987 World Series Win
“Tony Oliva, oh leave us alone…” This song tells how the 1964 Baltimore Orioles’ pennant hopes could be suddenly dashed by the likes of the Minnesota Twins’ rookie Tony Oliva, the New York Yankees’ pinch-hitter Hector Lopez, or the Chicago White Sox pitcher Hoyt Wilhelm. About 3 minutes 35 with Oliva piece first.
1964 Baltimore Orioles Pennant Fever – Please Leave Us Alone
A look at the covers of Minnesota Twins Yearbooks from 1961 through 2014. Slideshow last about 5 1/2 minutes.
Minnesota Twins Yearbook slide show
Minnesota Twins thank their fans for the 2017 season
A wonderful website about Harmon Killebrew and some great video of the “killer”.
“Killer” – The Harmon Killebrew story
A great 27 minute video about the Minnesota Twins and their first 25 seasons. Some great clips from some great Twins players of the past and a look at some young starts like Kent Hrbek, Tom Brunansky and a guy named Kirby Puckett.
1961-1965 Minnesota Twins – The First 25 Years
Twenty minutes of Minnesota Twins highlights from the 2018 season by Tom Froemming @BaseballByTom
2018 Minnesota Twins highlight video
1975 WTCN-TV footage from Halsey Hall tribute film with Harmon Killebrew, Merle Harmon and Herb Carneal. (Just under 5 minutes long) – WTCN-TV footage
WCCO-TV special on the Minnesota Twins sale to Carl Pohlad on June 21, 1984. (about an hour long). Hour long video
If you have some extra time on your hands, stop over at our “Story Time” page and check out lots of links to wonderful Twins articles and some video.
60th Twins season video (Commercial)
“Kirby: Living the Dream” is a 60-minute documentary hosted by Bob Costas. Released in 1996, it chronicles the life and career of Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett with highlights, rare behind-the-scenes footage, clips from TV appearances, and interviews with Kent Hrbek, Paul Molitor, Frank Thomas, Ken Griffey, Jr. and more.
Kirby Puckett: Living the Dream
A short 2+ minute video on Rod Carew
A short clip about Doug Mientkiewicz – Olympic hero
It would be awesome if someone could post Bob Casey announcing Tom Brunansky before an at bat.
Just a couple of questions about specific games, a double hitter on August 16, 1978, Twins against the Kansas City Royals at Met Stadium. (The first game was a reschedule from rain.) First game started at 5pm. Is there pre-game radio time usually, and how long? And how much time between games, usually? THANKS. Research for a novel.
Thank you for stopping by the site Tysa. To help get you an answer I went to Stew Thornley, an expert on the subject. Stew has written numerous books about baseball, has followed the Twins since 1961 and is currently the Minnesota Twins official score keeper. Here are his comments on your questions.
Good questions. Some of this will be from memory, but I did check the
newspaper on the doubleheader date. The radio listings said 4:50 for
Twins baseball on WCCO Radio, so it looks like they came on 10 minutes
before the scheduled start. And back then, I recall they started pretty close to the top of the hour or on the half hour.
I looked at August 8 that season, when the Twins televised a home game,
which started at 7:30. WCCO Radio was listed as 7:20 for the start of
their broadcast. WTCN TV listed 7:30. That was in TV and Radio
highlights. I couldn’t find the standard TV schedule grid they used
back then. If so, I’d try to see if there was anything like Twins
Pre-game listed at 7.
In the 1960s, TV had pre-game shows like The Harmon Killebrew Show in
the half-hour preceding the game. WCCO had shows hosted by players,
such as Bob Allison, and there was, of course, Fan in the Stands with
Randy Merriman.
Back then, I recall they said something like 20 minutes between games
and they seemed to stick close to it. They wouldn’t have starters for
Game 2 warm up until Game 1 ended. Maybe they did if Game 1 was a
blowout, but I’d think they wouldn’t get the Game 2 starters going until they knew for sure. Then the starters just started throwing in the bullpen, not doing long toss on the field like they do now, so the home starter could probably be ready within 20 minutes if he started throwing as soon as the first game ended.
Hope this helps you.
Hey there, JJ,
Thank you so much! This was extremely helpful. Sorry for the delayed reply. I just stumbled onto your answer. Really appreaciate the research you did. It helps me be more authentic about a Vietnam Vet’s character in my novel set in 1978, who was a die-hard Rod Carew fan.
Best,
Tysa
p.s….and meant to say, doubleheader, not double hitter. 🙂
My Grandfather and brother were interviewed by Louie Anderson on TV before the game 2 world series game started in 1987….the tape has been damaged and wondering if anybody else has this recorded or an idea where I might obtain a recording? Thanks, Scott
Does anyone have video or audio of KC Royals first game vs Twins in April 1969 i think the 8th. Email me
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Does anyone have the long version of the original 60’s Twins jingle with the instrumental sections as it was played on radio? It was definitely longer than the 0:50 version found on You Tube, maybe a minute and a half or closer to 2 minutes, as it had to be long enough for local announcers to read billboards for local co-sponsors. I remember hearing it over KDAL in Duluth back then.
I love this site.
My fondest and clearest childhood memories are of going to Monster Jam and MN Twins games in the Metrodome. I also remember 1 year going with my high school class to rollerblade in the Metrodome with thousands of other high school kids.
Was there a play by play audio made for the 1965 Minnesota Twins season.
Thank You