Kent Hrbek
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- Target Field has smallest Opening Day crowd in it's history as Twins ballpark
The Oakland Athletics beat the home team Minnesota Twins 8-3 at Target Field. The loss was the team's third straight home opening loss…and it happened in front of the smallest Opening Day crowd since Target Field opened in 2010.
- Kent Hrbek statue to be unveiled at Target Field
Kent Hrbek joins Morning Edition’s Cathy Wurzer to discuss the unveiling of a Kent Hrbek bronze statue outside Target Field in Minneapolis. Hrbek will join Harmon Killebrew, Tony Oliva, Rod Carew, and Kirby Puckett as the only players to be immortalized in bronze outside the ballpark.
- Fans and former Minnesota Twins remember Harmon Killebrew
A collection of Minnesota Twins fans and former players comments about Harmon Killebrew, who for many, will be known as much for his off-field demeanor as his ability to hit home runs.
- 15,000 turn out at Metrodome to pay respects to Kirby Puckett
MPR’s Annie Baxter reports on pubic memorial for former Minnesota Twin and Baseball Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett. An estimated 15,000 people gathered inside the Metrodome for a tribute of the star baseball player, who was remembered both for his play on the field and love of life.
- Jim Kaat and Howard Sinker discuss Kirby Puckett's baseball career
Jim Kaat, former Twins broadcaster, and Howard Sinker, MPR sports analyst, discuss Baseball Hall-of-Famer Kirby Puckett. Program also features Kirby’s retirement statement, reports on his election to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, and call-in commentary from listeners.
- A look at Kirby Puckett, who has been elected to baseball's Hall of Fame
MPR’s William Wilcoxen provides a brief profile of baseball star Kirby Puckett, who along with Dave Winfield, have been elected to baseball's Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility. Winfield is a St. Paul native whose 22-year major league career included a couple of seasons with the Minnesota Twins. But at the team offices in the Metrodome, the biggest celebration was for Puckett, who during his twelve years in Minnesota became one of the Twins' best and most popular players.
- Twins to retire Kent Hrbek's #14
MPR’s Jon Gordon profiles retired star Minnesota Twins first baseman Kent Hrbek, who’s #14 is being retired by the team. Hrbek ended his career with 293 homeruns, second only to Harmon Killebrew for a Twins player. Hrbek is seen by some as one of the best position players at first base.
- Kent Hrbek leaves the field - Twins star to retire
MPR’s Lorna Benson profiles Kent Hrbek, the Minnesota Twins veteran star, who is retiring after 14 years with the team. In those years, he became a power hitter, a stellar defensive player, and a fan favorite. He retires with two Major League baseball World Series rings.
- Howard Sinker bids a fond farewell to Kent Hrbek
MPR’s Gary Eichten talks with local sports commentator Howard Sinker about the retirement of Minnesota Twin first baseman Kent Hrbek. Sinker shares high praise of Hrbek, who played an integral part on the Twins roster for the 1987 and 1991 World Series Championships.
- Twins outlast Blue Jays in Game 1 of ALCS
MPR’s Bill Wareham breaks down Game 1 of the American League Championship Series, in which the Minnesota Twins outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4.
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