John Gordon
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- 'Gordo' retires after 25 years with Twins
MPR’s Brandt Williams profiles John Gordon, who as the radio broadcaster for the Minnesota Twins, has documented some of the biggest moments in the team's history. Gordon announced he will retire after the 2011 Twins season comes to a close.
- Remembering Herb Carneal...funeral excerpts
All Things Considered’s Tom Crann presents excerpts from the funeral of Herb Carneal, the man known as the voice of the Minnesota Twins. The pews at Colonial Church, in Edina, were full of friends, family, and colleagues for a remembrance of the man behind that voice. Carneal was eulogized by four men who knew him well…Bert Blyleven, Frank Quilici, John Gordon, and Ernie Harwell.
- Twins '07: A recap of Opening Day
MPR’s Brandt Willimas reports on the Minnesota Twins home opener against the Baltimore Orioles, in which the Twins won 7-4. Monday night at the Metrodome was also about honoring the memory of long-time radio announcer Herb Carneal, who died the day prior.
- A remembrance of Twins baseball announcer Herb Carneal
It’s Opening Day for the Minnesota Twins, but the occasion will be tinged with sadness due to the death of Herb Carneal, longtime Twins radio announcer. Carneal, who called Twins games for 45 seasons, died of congestive heart failure at 83. His passing is a great loss for fans of Twins baseball. MPR’s Jess Mador has this remembrance.
- MPR Special Coverage: Twins celebration rally at the Metrodome
MPR Special Coverage on the Minnesota Twins celebration rally at the Hubert H. Metrodome. Gary Eichten, Howard Sinker, and Bill Wareham give a ‘play by play’ of the event. Program includes numerous interviews and speeches.
- Hmong resettlement has slowed in Twin Cities
MPR’s Tom Meersman reports on the decrease in Hmong resettlement within the Twin Cities. Meersman interviews several political and refugee officials about distinction of family unification and the Hmong community’s emphasis towards education as they adapt to new home.
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