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The Legacy of Twins Legends: Killebrew, Carew, Puckett, Mauer

By Charlie Beattie

Since the Washington Senators moved to Minnesota in 1961, the team has boasted many stars, including several of the greatest players in the game. Minnesotans have embraced these players differently, highlighting the changing nature of our complicated relationship with our sports heroes.  Harmon KillebrewThe team that Calvin Griffith moved to Minnesota featured a player who was rapidly becoming the most feared hitter in the league, Harmon Killebrew. Killebrew’s numbers, and their place . . .

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