100 Things Twins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die

100 Things Twins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die will help fans of the Twin Cities' favorite franchise get the most out of being a fan. It takes 50 years of Twins history and distills it to the absolute best and most compelling, identifying in an informative, lively, and illuminating way the personalities, events, and facts every Twins fan should know without hesitation. Numbers with huge impact, such as 34, .388, and 1987; nicknames such as Puck and Kitty and Tony-O.

Braves, Giants, Red Sox, Twins Fans Have Reason to Cheer
Baseball fans of the Atlanta Braves, San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins rarely have much in common other than their love of the sport. But the expansion of Triumph Books' series '100 Things Fans Should Know or Do Before They Die' gives fans in each market a reason to look forward to the 2011 season. With added sidebars and other information, each book has more than 100 things that baseball fans should know if they want to win every argument with their friends. Not only are there new facts about each team in each book, but there are dozens of things for fans to try - monuments to visit, where to eat or drink and other special destinations that only "true" fans will want to experience. Prove your fanhood with your new copy of this book series with the four new editions: Atlanta Braves, San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins.

100 Things Twins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die Press Release

 

Most Minnesota Twins fans have taken in a game or two at Target Field, have seen highlights of a young Kirby Puckett, and have heard the story of why Calvin Griffith moved the franchise to the Twin Cities back in 1961. But only real fans have visited Cretin-Derham Hall, know the origin of the Homer Hanky, or can recite all the lyrics to "We're Gonna Win Twins!"

 

In 100 Things Twins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die, author Alex Halsted reveals the most critical moments and important facts about past and present players, managers, and teams that are part of this illustrious history. Scattered throughout the pages, you'll find some of the most famous games, players, traditions, and Twins lore to test your knowledge including:

 

• Numbers with a huge impact, such as 34, 163, and 1987
• Why the glove outside Target Field is exactly 520 feet from home plate
• What Tony Oliva did before any other DH in MLB history
• The origin of "Minnie and Paul"
• Exclusive memorabilia collecting tips from Clyde "the Collector" Doepner

 

Whether you're a die-hard booster from the days of Mudcat Grant or a recent supporter of Joe Mauer and the 2010 AL Central champions, these are the 100 things every fan needs to know and do in their lifetime. If you want to call yourself a true Twins aficionado, increase your knowledge of the franchise, and experience the full extent of Minnesota baseball, then 100 Things Twins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is a must read.

 

About the Author:
Alex Halsted has written for publications including GameDay Magazine and Twins Magazine amongst others. Born in Mason City, Iowa, he first started writing at Twins-Territory.com. This is his first book.

 

Contact: Josh Williams, Triumph Books, 312.252-1261, j.williams@triumphbooks.com

 

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