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History
Twins History

		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 >

Timeline

Use the links above to trace the franchise's history, from the move from Washington, all the way to their new home at Target Field. Go >

Awards and Honors

• All-Stars
• Awards
• Team awards history
• Hall of Famers
• Retired Numbers

All-time Rosters

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


2010 Top 12	2009 First Half 2009 Second Half	2008 First Half 2008 Second Half

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 2009:
• Punto saves a run, 10/6:

400K
• Mauer's RBI single, 10/3:

400K

Top Plays of 2008:
• Mauer's two-run triple, 9/28:

400K
• Morneau's grand slam, 9/5:

400K

Stats and Records

LEADERS (*as of 2012)

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 >

Check out these Twins records:
• Single Game
• Season
• Rare Feats

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