A selection of programs and series throughout the decades that were broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio.
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October 12, 1987 - MPR Journal host Gary Eichten talks with MPR’s Jim Bickal from the locker room of the American League Champion Minnesota Twins. There is a lot of celebration on winning American League pennant…and champagne.
October 13, 1987 - MPR’s Mike Mulcahy reports on American League pennant celebration at the Metrodome as fans reacted loudly to the AL Champion Minnesota Twins taking the field as part of event. The Twins now go onto the MLB World Series.
October 16, 1987 - MPR’s Jim Bickal reports on how the American League Minnesota Twins and National League St. Louis Cardinals are preparing for play in the Major League World Series. Items of focus include noises, odd structure of dome, and teams playing against each other for the very first time.
October 16, 1987 - MPR’s Mike Mulcahy reports on the local excitement…and opportunity that is brewing as the Minnesota Twins prepare to play in 1987 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals.
October 16, 1987 - MPR’s Jim Bickal looks at a rarity in baseball…a pitcher that is good at the plate holding a bat. Bickal breaks down the concept of the designated hitter role. Twins pitchers must prepare to bat in 1987 Worlds Series, since the National League hosted games in St. Louis have no DH hitter.
October 17, 1987 - An interview with Carol Bly, author of "Letters from the Country" and a contributor to"Soil and Survival" with Joe and Nancy Paddock.Carol talks about living in rural Minnesota and answers listener questions.
October 19, 1987 - Mainstreet Radio-Brainerd’s John Biewen presents the October Pumpkinland events at Kopischke farm, in Vernon Center. Biewen interviews farm owner Gordie and Dorothy Kopischke.
October 19, 1987 - MPR’s Jim Bickal shares results of Game 2 of 1987 World Series, where the Minnesota Twins bested the St. Louis Cardinals 8-4. Bickal interviews numerous players about the game and teams.
October 20, 1987 - MPR’s Catherine Winter reports on the rush to acquire Star Tribune’s creation for Minnesota Twins fans during the 1987 World Series…the Homer Hanky. They are a big hit, with long lines waiting for the next delivery truck.
October 21, 1987 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews David Broder, journalist for The Washington Post. Broder laments the existence of Minnesota’s sports dome, and its detrimental effect on baseball.