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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Harmon Killebrew, Jason Schmidt, Larry Jackson, Matt Lindstrom, Bob Martyn, Chris Latham, Vern Law, Joe Mather, Ken Schrom, Vance Law, Kent Hadley, Johnny James, Pat House, Ron Romanick, Clay Mortensen, Bill Salkeld, Mike Garman, Ken Dayley, Walt Doan, Skipper Roberts, Bruce Ellingsen. Excerpt:Bill Salkeld William Franklin Salkeld (March 8, 1917-April 22, 1967) was a former professional baseball player who played catcher in the Major Leagues from 1945-1950. He would play for the Pittsburgh Pirates , Boston Braves , and Chicago White Sox . See also (online edition) Websites (URLs online) A hyperlinked version of this chapter is at Bob Martyn Robert Gordon Martyn (August 15, 1930 in Weiser, Idaho ) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played from 1957 to 1959 for the Kansas City Athletics . College career "Bob" is an alumnus of Linfield College . His father Bernard Martyn, aunt Lillian Turner Millsap and uncle Bill Turner also attended Linfield, therefore it could be said that attending Linfield was something of a family tradition. Bob s first year at Linfield was 1948. He attended the college not only because much of his family went there, but also because it was affiliated with the Baptist church he went to. Although he played shortstop at high school in Twin Falls, Idaho , baseball coach Henry Lever immediately changed his position to outfielder. Martyn once said of the change, "That was probably a major break for my future." Bob was a Northwest Conference All-Star in 1950, 1951 and 1952, and he helped lead the Linfield Wildcats to conference championship victories in 1950 and 1951. The graceful way he played the outfield reminded me of Joe Dimaggio. He glided to the ball. Paul Durham, one-time Linfield College athletics director Academically, Martyn double-majore... ... Read more

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Minnesota Twins History
The book was a gift and the person receiving it opened it and did not put it down.He read 25 pages right away and wanted to read more.But it was his Birthday party and he needed to be with us.

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Brings back memories
As a Twins fan for over 40 years, I found this book to be a ride in the "way back machine" as it brought back some great memories.In addition this book also provides a behind the scenes look at the stories behind the stories.It is a good bet for any Twins fan. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from The Sporting News, published by Sporting News Publishing Co. on March 11, 2005. The length of the article is 1694 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Comedy Central? No, but the Twins should have the last laugh: Justin Morneau, 23, could be the first Twin to hit 40 homers since Harmon Killebrew hit 41 in 1970. Joe Mauer, 21, isn't too shabby of a hitter, either.(Baseball)
Author: Ken Rosenthal
Publication: The Sporting News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 11, 2005
Publisher: Sporting News Publishing Co.
Volume: 229Issue: 10Page: 48(2)

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This digital document is an article from Notable Sports Figures, brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 2002 words.The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase.You can view it with any web browser.Takes a close look at the people in sports who have captured attention because of success on the playing field, or controversy off the playing field. This work features biographies on more than 600 people from around the world and throughout history who have had an impact not only on their sport, but also on the society and culture of their times. It also includes not only the record-breakers that dominated and changed their sport, but also the controversial figures that made headlines even apart from athletic events. ... Read more

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Paperback 4to. 8 1/2 X 11 inches. The story of the Minnesota Twins baseball team from 1961 to 1986, told in words and pictures. ... Read more

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Joe Falls was a sports writer for 53 years. He covered the Detroit Tigers for over 47 years. He has seen over 5,000 major league games and written 4 books on the tigers. Listen to the stories he has collected from those who have called Tiger Stadium their home. It is a rich history of the old ball park, something to savor for years. Some of the great ball players that are interviewed are: Kirk GibsonWillie HortonTed WilliamsJack MorrisGeorge KellMickey StanleyDenny McLainHarmon KillebrewErnie HarwellAl KalineAlan TrammellBill FreehanAnd Many, Many More... ... Read more