Author: Steve Aschburner
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 161749142X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Minnesota Twins documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Twins highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the World Championships of 1987 and 1991 and the miraculous years when Bud Selig almost contracted the franchise, as well as the outrageous number of losses by Terry Felton and when manager Billy Martin punched out his starting pitcher in 1969. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Minnesota Twins
Author: Steve Aschburner
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 161749142X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Minnesota Twins documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Twins highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the World Championships of 1987 and 1991 and the miraculous years when Bud Selig almost contracted the franchise, as well as the outrageous number of losses by Terry Felton and when manager Billy Martin punched out his starting pitcher in 1969. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 161749142X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Minnesota Twins documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Twins highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the World Championships of 1987 and 1991 and the miraculous years when Bud Selig almost contracted the franchise, as well as the outrageous number of losses by Terry Felton and when manager Billy Martin punched out his starting pitcher in 1969. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Minnesota Twins
Author: Steve Aschburner
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1600780768
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Minnesota Twins documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Twins highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the World Championships of 1987 and 1991 and the miraculous years when Bud Selig almost contracted the franchise, as well as the outrageous number of losses by Terry Felton and when manager Billy Martin punched out his starting pitcher in 1969. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1600780768
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are best forgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Minnesota Twins documents all the best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and the unflinchingly ugly. In entertaining—and unsparing—fashion, this book sparkles with Twins highlights and lowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the World Championships of 1987 and 1991 and the miraculous years when Bud Selig almost contracted the franchise, as well as the outrageous number of losses by Terry Felton and when manager Billy Martin punched out his starting pitcher in 1969. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.
Harmon Killebrew
Author: Steve Aschburner
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1600787029
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
"A biography of baseball Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew"--
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1600787029
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
"A biography of baseball Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew"--
Minnesota Twins All-Time Greats
Author: Brendan Flynn
Publisher: North Star Editions, Inc.
ISBN: 1634943473
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Tracing their roots to the nation’s capital, the Minnesota Twins shrugged off the losing ways of the Washington Senators when they relocated in 1961 and became one of the American League’s top teams in the next decade. Later, they won two World Series and built a strong young team that saved baseball in Minnesota. From the legends of the game to today’s superstars, get to know the players who’ve made the Twins one of MLB’s top teams through the years.
Publisher: North Star Editions, Inc.
ISBN: 1634943473
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Tracing their roots to the nation’s capital, the Minnesota Twins shrugged off the losing ways of the Washington Senators when they relocated in 1961 and became one of the American League’s top teams in the next decade. Later, they won two World Series and built a strong young team that saved baseball in Minnesota. From the legends of the game to today’s superstars, get to know the players who’ve made the Twins one of MLB’s top teams through the years.
Minnesota Twins
Author: Dennis Brackin
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN: 1610602692
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book 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 highs and lows, heroes and goats, but always nonstop excitement. Minnesota Twins: The Complete Illustrated History provides an in-depth and entertaining look at the team, its players, its stadiums, and the memorable moments through the years. Illustrated with photos from the Star Tribune’s archives, it is the ultimate celebration of a beloved franchise.
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN: 1610602692
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book 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 highs and lows, heroes and goats, but always nonstop excitement. Minnesota Twins: The Complete Illustrated History provides an in-depth and entertaining look at the team, its players, its stadiums, and the memorable moments through the years. Illustrated with photos from the Star Tribune’s archives, it is the ultimate celebration of a beloved franchise.
Tales from the Minnesota Twins Dugout
Author: Kent Hrbek
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1683582853
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book 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 homegrown dreamer to international superstar. Along the way, he recounts all the unforgettable moments from on the field and in the locker room that make the Twins one of baseball’s most beloved franchises. Hrbek played fourteen seasons for the franchise, helping the club win two World Series titles. His jersey has been retired by the Twins, hanging alongside the likes of Tony Oliva, the hitter he emulated as a child. It is a fairytale story. But it’s only one part of this newly revised edition of Tales From the Minnesota Twins Dugout. Within these pages, readers will find the story of players’ hopes, realities, and unforgettable moments. Enjoy the humorous tales of pranks pulled by Hrbek and his zany teammates, taste the victory as the Twins take home two World Series titles. Savor the story of the hometown hero who remains to this day fiercely loyal to his Twins. A must-have for any Minnesota fan. Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1683582853
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book 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 homegrown dreamer to international superstar. Along the way, he recounts all the unforgettable moments from on the field and in the locker room that make the Twins one of baseball’s most beloved franchises. Hrbek played fourteen seasons for the franchise, helping the club win two World Series titles. His jersey has been retired by the Twins, hanging alongside the likes of Tony Oliva, the hitter he emulated as a child. It is a fairytale story. But it’s only one part of this newly revised edition of Tales From the Minnesota Twins Dugout. Within these pages, readers will find the story of players’ hopes, realities, and unforgettable moments. Enjoy the humorous tales of pranks pulled by Hrbek and his zany teammates, taste the victory as the Twins take home two World Series titles. Savor the story of the hometown hero who remains to this day fiercely loyal to his Twins. A must-have for any Minnesota fan. Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
The Pride of Minnesota
Author: Thom Henninger
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 1496225600
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Thom Henninger provides a nostalgic look at the era’s elite Minnesota Twins teams and the turbulent times in which they competed in four dramatic American League pennant races between 1965 and 1970.
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 1496225600
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Thom Henninger provides a nostalgic look at the era’s elite Minnesota Twins teams and the turbulent times in which they competed in four dramatic American League pennant races between 1965 and 1970.
The Minnesota Twins
Author: Mark Stewart
Publisher: Norwood House Paper Editions
ISBN: 9781603570091
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Presents the history, accomplishments and key personalities of the Minnesota Twins baseball team. Includes timelines, quotes, maps, glossary and websites"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher: Norwood House Paper Editions
ISBN: 9781603570091
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Presents the history, accomplishments and key personalities of the Minnesota Twins baseball team. Includes timelines, quotes, maps, glossary and websites"--Provided by publisher.
The Minnesota Twins
Author: Mark Stewart
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781599530581
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
"Presents the history, accomplishments and key personalities of the Minnesota Twins baseball team. Includes timelines, quotes, maps, glossary and websites"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781599530581
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
"Presents the history, accomplishments and key personalities of the Minnesota Twins baseball team. Includes timelines, quotes, maps, glossary and websites"--Provided by publisher.
The Big 50: Minnesota Twins
Author: Aaron Gleeman
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1633199924
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
The Big 50: Minnesota Twins is an amazing, full-color look at the 50 men and moments that have made the Twins the Twins. Experienced sportswriter Aaron Gleeman recounts the living history of the Twins, counting down from No. 50 to No. 1. The Big 50: Minnesota Twins brilliantly brings to life the Twins' remarkable story, from Harmon Killebrew and Kirby Puckett to the roller coaster that was the 1991 World Series to the rise of Joe Mauer and up to new stars like Miguel Sano.
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1633199924
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
The Big 50: Minnesota Twins is an amazing, full-color look at the 50 men and moments that have made the Twins the Twins. Experienced sportswriter Aaron Gleeman recounts the living history of the Twins, counting down from No. 50 to No. 1. The Big 50: Minnesota Twins brilliantly brings to life the Twins' remarkable story, from Harmon Killebrew and Kirby Puckett to the roller coaster that was the 1991 World Series to the rise of Joe Mauer and up to new stars like Miguel Sano.