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rubbersole

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14. Harmon Killebrew was my idol growing up.

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Reply #7)

Wed Mar 25, 2026, 02:18 PM

Mar 25

The Twins used to spring train in Orlando and my mom would make sure we got to go to at least one game a year. Harmon would sign autographs for a long time (not Ripken long, but 30+minutes) after the game. I still have at least one. My son was lucky enough to be a ball boy for the AA Twins (Sunrays) for 8 summers. Go Twins!

I'm a converted Tampa Bay Rays fan and they have a new owner. Hope springs eternal...

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Auggie, tell me when True Dough Mar 25 #2

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Go Twins! JMCKUSICK Mar 25 #7

Harmon Killebrew was my idol growing up. rubbersole Mar 25 #14

Indeed JMCKUSICK Mar 25 #15

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Damn impressive outing True Dough 6 hrs ago #24