Harmon Killebrew
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- 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.
- Midday remembers Twins great Harmon Killebrew
Midday presents a special hour remembering Minnesota Twins Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew, who died of esophageal cancer at the age of 74. Program includes a profile, interviews, and call-in comments from listeners.
- Baseball legend Harmon Killebrew dies at 74
MPR’s Matt Sepic presents a rememberence report on Twins Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew, who passed away May 17, 2011. Sepic highlights some of the things that made Killebrew a special ball player.
- Justin Morneau is named American League MVP
MPR’s Art Hughes reports that Minnesota’s Justin Morneau has been named the American League's Most Valuable Player. Morneau's selection by the Baseball Writers of America comes a week after Johan Santana was named the league's Cy Young award winner. Morneau led New York’s Derek Jeter and the Red Sox's David Ortiz for the honor.
- 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.
- Calvin Griffith, former Twins owner, dies at 87
MPR’s William Wilcoxen profiles Calvin Griffith, former owner of the Minnesota, who passed away on October 20th, 1999. Report presents various remembrances from players and family.
- Twins unveil design for proposed stadium
MPR's Mark Zdechlik reports on how the Minnesota Twins tried to generate some excitement after a long week of defending their proposal for a new stadium against mounting criticism. The team unveiled an architect's model of the retractable roof ball park it hopes to build in downtown Minneapolis.
- Former Twins ball players Harmon Killebrew and "Mudcat" Grant talk about the 1965 season
Baseball players “Mudcat” Grant and Harmon Killebrew, both on the 1965 Twins team, recollect on that historic season and how it unfolded. Killebrew talks about an injury that almost kept him from playing and the current baseball strike and Grant reveals how he got the nickname "Mudcat".
- 1984 Twins regular season in review
MPR’s Dan Olson provides a summary report of the 1984 Minnesota Twins season…one which found them with a new owner, new young star players, and contending for a MLB division title.
- The Harmon Killebrew Story
MPR’s Mark Heistad presents a profile of famed baseball infielder Harmon Killebrew, who played most of his 22-year MLB career with the Minnesota Twins. Power hitting was what he was best known for, being given the nicknames "the Killer" and "Hammerin' Harmon." Now Killebrew is about to be the first Twin to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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