Dave Winfield

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• Ex-Ballplayer Winfield Says the Game Needs to Change

  St. Paul native and baseball Hall-of-Famer Dave Winfield is worried about the current state of the national pasttime. In his new book "Dropping the Ball," Winfield proposes changes aimed at appealing to fans, increasing the numbers of African-American players, reducing steroid use and improving union-management relations.

  Mar. 28, 200760 minSave
• Kirby Puckett and Dave Winfield inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame

  Kirby Puckett and Dave Winfield will be inducted into the Hall and Midday has a Baseball Hall of Fame extravaganza to preview the event with the recorded words of Kirby Puckett himself, sports analyst Howard Sinker live from Cooperstown, and comments from MPR listeners.

  Aug. 3, 200153 minSave
• Puckett, Winfield await word from Hall of Fame

  It may be a big day for Minnesota baseball as results of this 2001's Hall of Fame balloting will be announced and two of Minnesota's own…Dave Winfield, a Saint Paul native; and Kirby Puckett, a 12-year star Twin…are strong candidates for enshrinement.

  Jan. 16, 2001Save
• Robin Gehl commentary, interview with Dave Winfield

  MPR’s Robin Gehl comments on the upswing of the Minnesota Twins coming out of the Major League Baseball All-Star break. Segment includes an interview with Twin designated hitter Dave Winfield.

  Jul. 26, 1993Save
• Local hero Dave Winfield signs with the Twins

  MPR’s William Wilcoxen reports on Dave Winfield signing to the Minnesota Twins. Winfield speaks at press conference about his desire to come back to Minnesota.

  Dec. 18, 1992Save