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Series
Publisher
Creative Education
Pub. Date
[2013]
Lexile measure
630L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Language
English
Description
Presents information on the history of the Minnesota Twins baseball team, including the players of the 1987 World Series, which the Twins won.
Author
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press
Language
English
Formats
Description
"If not for the botched Bay of Pigs invasion, Minnesota might never have known one of its most popular baseball players, Twins three-time batting champion and eight-time All-Star Tony Oliva. In April 1961, the twenty-two-year-old Cuban prospect failed to impress the Twins in a tryout, but the sudden rupture in U.S.-Cuba relations made a return visa all but impossible. The story of how Oliva's unexpected stay led to a second chance and success with...
Author
Series
Lexile measure
890L
Language
English
Description
"A Team Spirit Baseball edition featuring the Minnesota Twins that chronicles the history and accomplishments of the team. Includes access to the Team Spirit website which provides additional information, updates and photos"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Imagine a story in which a young man grows up so close to a major-league ballpark that he can see the stadium lights from his front yard. He pretends to be the team's star during neighborhood ball games and fantasizes about one day playing for his hometown team. Stop imagining. Kent Hrbek made those childhood dreams come true. In this newly revised edition of Tales From the Minnesota Twins Dugout, the Twins superstar himself relives his journey from...
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
192 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
A treasury of Twin Cities baseball history packed with photos from the archives.
Major League Baseball came to the Minnesota prairie in the spring of 1961, and ever since, the Minnesota Twins have held a cherished place in the hearts of sports fans throughout the region. With Hall of Famers like Harmon Killebrew, Rod Carew, and Kirby Puckett and beloved characters from Billy Martin to Kent Hrbek to Joe Mauer, the history of the Twins encompasses...
Major League Baseball came to the Minnesota prairie in the spring of 1961, and ever since, the Minnesota Twins have held a cherished place in the hearts of sports fans throughout the region. With Hall of Famers like Harmon Killebrew, Rod Carew, and Kirby Puckett and beloved characters from Billy Martin to Kent Hrbek to Joe Mauer, the history of the Twins encompasses...
Author
Series
Lexile measure
920L
Language
English
Description
"Inside MLB profiles each of the 30 franchises in Major League Baseball. Minnesota Twins is a beginner's history of the Twins, covering the beginnings of the franchise, the greatest and lowest moments of the team, and the best players and managers. Fun facts, anecdotes, and sidebars round out the story of each club, allowing your readers to get Inside MLB!" -- From publisher's website.
Author
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
273 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
With more than a half century of Twins history, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every Minnesota fan should know. It contains crucial information such as important dates, player nicknames, memorable moments, singular achievements, and signature calls. This guide to all things Twins covers Cretin-Derham Hall, the origin of Homer Hanky, and memorabilia collecting tips from Clyde "the Collector" Doepner. Updated...
11) Joe Mauer
Author
Series
Lexile measure
690L
Language
English
Description
Growing up in St. Paul, Minnesota, catcher Joe Mauer dreamed of playing baseball for the hometown Minnesota Twins. In 2000 his dream came true, and the Twins are glad to have him. In 2006, Joe became the first catcher ever to win the batting title in the American League, and he repeated this success in 2008 and 2009. A fan favorite, Joe was also named the Most Valuable Player in the American League in 2009. Learn more about one of baseball's brightest...
12) Minnesota Twins
Author
Series
Publisher
Big Buddy Books, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
840L
Physical Desc
32 pages : chiefly color illustrations, maps ; 21 x 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
This title discusses the history, memorable wins, star players, and important coaches of the Minnesota Twins baseball team. Includes fun facts and team stats.
15) Minnesota Twins
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Lexile measure
700L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Head north to watch the Minnesota Twins take on Major League Baseball's best. Meet the top players, read stories of past and present, and check out all the key stats. Root, root, root for the home team as you become a Twins expert! Additional features include a table of contents, informative captions, a diagram of the home field, a section on basic gear, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and information about the author....
Author
Publisher
Triumph Books LLC
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
xvi, 287 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Dick Bremer's distinctive baritone has served as the soundtrack of Minnesota Twins baseball for over three decades. Millions of fans have enjoyed Bremer's observations, insight, and magical storytelling on television broadcasts. Now, in this striking memoir, the Minnesota native and lifelong Twins fan takes fans behind the mic, into the clubhouse, and beyond as only he can. Told through 108 unique anecdotes - one for each stitch in a baseball - Bremer...
Author
Publisher
Independent Publishers Group
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
380 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Since 1961 the Minnesota Twins have been a staple of the Upper Midwest, drawing fans from all over Minnesota, Iowa and the Dakotas. Relive some of the great seasons, games and moments in Twins history. Includes information and statistics for every season from 1961-2020, and a list of native Minnesotans who played for the Twins. -- Adapted from page [4] cover.
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