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The Big 50: Minnesota Twins
The Men and Moments that Made the Minnesota Twins
By Aaron Gleeman
Contact: Bill Ames, Triumph Books, 312.676.4256, b.ames@triumphbooks.com
In 1961, the Minnesota Twins took the field for the first time. In the nearly six decades since, the franchise has seen just about everything the game has to offer, from World Series highs to the lows of 100-loss seasons.
In The Big 50: Minnesota Twins: The Men and Moments that Made the Minnesota Twins (Triumph Books, April 15, 2018), Baseball Prospectus editor in chief Aaron Gleeman combines his unparalleled understanding of the game with his passion for all things Twins baseball. The result is a must-own reference for Twins fans, a thoughtfully ranked list of the most memorable moments and biggest personalities in franchise history. With essays covering everything from the greatness of Kirby Puckett to Chuck Knoblauch dodging boos and hotdog projectiles in left field, there’s something for everyone in this great new title. Highlights include:
- Player profiles on fan favorites from every generation, including Harmon Killebrew, Torii Hunter, Joe Mauer and more
- Enlightening statistical sidebars that showcase Gleeman’s knack for numbers and how they enhance fans’ appreciation of team history
- Recaps and analysis of the biggest games of the 1987 and 1991 World Series
- Full-color photography that illuminates the text, bringing context and character to Twins legends
The Big 50: Minnesota Twins honors its subject with a detailed and entertaining look at the key developments that shaped the identity of the franchise. Fans of all ages will find value in the pages of this must-own new reference. No fan’s library is complete without it.
About the Author:
Aaron Gleeman was born and raised in St. Paul and now lives in Minneapolis with his girlfriend and (she insists he add) their cat. The editor in chief for Baseball Prospectus who previously wrote for NBC Sports and Rotoworld, he's been blogging about the Twins on AaronGleeman.com since 2002 and is the co-host of the Twins-centric "Gleeman and The Geek" show on KFAN.
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