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		TWINS HISTORY




	Harmon Killebrew was a member of the Twins from their inaugural season in 1961 through 1974. (AP)

All-time leaders & stats
Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew hit 573 career home runs to place him ninth on the all-time home run list and second to only Babe Ruth in American League history. Take a look at Harmon's impressive career numbers and see where he ranks in other offensive categories.


Minnesota Baseball History Professional baseball in Minnesota dates back to 1884 with various teams and leagues. However since 1961, the baseball spotlight in Minnesota has focused mainly on the major league game. Go >

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		TWINS TIMELINE

1960-1969

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1970-1979

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1980-1989

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1990-1999

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2000-Present

Timeline

Use the links above to trace the franchise's history, from the move from Washington, to the 2003 Division Champs. Go >

Awards and Honors

• All-Stars
• Awards
• Hall of Famers
• Retired Numbers

All-time Rosters

Every player to wear a Twins or Senators uniform is listed here, including Paul Molitor. Go >


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Multimedia Highlights

	Watch or listen to the best games ever in Baseball's Best >
Twins games featured in Baseball's Best: Twins win their first Series Jack Morris shuts down the Braves Jim Kaat outduels Sandy Koufax More >

Top Plays of 2007:
• Baker's near no-no, 5/19:

400K
• Punto's barehanded gem, 8/28:

400K

Top Plays of 2006:
• Twins turn triple play, 5/27:

350K
• Castillo converts spectacular flip, 7/2:

350K

• Top plays archive | Sights & Sounds

Stats and Records

LEADERS (*as of 2007)

RBIs

1.	H. Killebrew	1,540
2.	K. Hrbek	1,086
3.	K. Puckett	1,085

Wins

1.	W. Johnson	417
2.	J. Kaat	190
3.	B. Blyleven	149
More leaders >

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