Minnesota Twins Baseball

Minnesota Twins Federal Employee Nights 2005 ... [Read More]

Ross (AR04) - Floor Statements - A Tribute to Torii Hunter
On July 9th, 2002, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin nine of the Nation's topprofessional baseball players walked onto the field at Miller Park as thestarting lineup for the American League's team at Major League Baseball's73rd All-Star Game.  Among them, in centerfield, was Torii Hunterof the Minnesota Twins.  The crowd's eyes were fixed on him becausehe is known to be a showstopper, but my eyes were fixed upon him becausehe is from Pine Bluff, AR, in the heart of my own district.  ... [Read More]

President Bush Discusses National Energy Policy in St. Paul, Minnesota
     I'm also pleased to be in the home of themighty Minnesota Twins. (Applause.)  They're cost per win isastounding.  (Laughter.)  It serves as a goodexample of what frugality can do for the nation.  (Laughterand applause.) ...

     But I'm not here to talk aboutbaseball.  The Twin Cities are a great place to discussAmerica's energy challenge.  Minneapolis-St. Paul grew up asa mighty milling and transportation center because of the power of theMississippi River.  Your history was built on energy that wasabundant and affordable and reliable.  So, too, will be thisnation's energy future. ... [Read More]

Oklahoma State Senate - Senators
He was appointed embassador to Japan by Governor Nigh in 1986. His passion for baseball is kept alive by being a member of the Major League Baseball Association and through trips to Japan where he plays celebrity games and golf tournaments. He has also been employeed to commentate baseball games for Minichi Broadcasting Systems in Japan. He worked as a scout for the Tokyo Giants from 1998 to 2003. ...

Randy Bass was born March 13, 1954 in Lawton, Oklahoma. He began a career in baseball in 1972 when he was drafted from Lawton High School in the fourth round with the Minnesota Twins. He spent time with several major league teams including the Kansas City Royals, the Montreal Expos, the San Diego Padres and the Texas Rangers before being picked to play in Japan in 1982. ... [Read More]

Barry Larkin hosts Ask the White House
Recently I have retired from baseball and I have built a multi-sport teaching facility in Orlando, Florida. It is called "Champions Sports Complex." At the complex we teach the intricacies of different sports: basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, cheerleading, and football. We do a lot of work with underprivileged kids and the youth of America to help them become better players, students, and people. ...

Good afternoon, Mr. Larkin. Thanks for answering our questions today. Iplay tee-ball in a league out here in California and am a huge baseballfan How many games do you all have and are they all at the White House?How can I get tickets? ... [Read More]

Photographs - Recreation and Sports
A9187-15A.President Ford tosses the first baseball to open the 1976 majorleague season in a game between the Texas Rangers and theMinnesota Twins at Arlington Stadium, Texas. April 11, 1976. Imagesize: 145K ... [Read More]

Project Sentry
A unique partnership to keep children away from gun violence was created by teaming up with the New Britain Rock Cats, the farm team for the Minnesota Twins. Our partnership with the Rock Cats allowed 1000 youth from across Connecticut to take part in the baseball experience during the course of the '04 season. The children were given the opportunity to serve as "shaggers" during batting practice prior to each home game; a meet and greet with the players and each child received a baseball glove and a t-shirt. Prior to attending a game, the children received an anti-gun violence workbook that they filled out which included writing an anti-gun violence poem or rap. One child was given the opportunity to recite their anti-gun violence poem at the beginning of every home game prior to the National Anthem. ... [Read More]

Mike Crapo, U.S. Senate: Famous Idahoans
Harmon Killibrew was born in Payette in 1936. He became a great hitter in baseball, and later attributed his abilities to beginning with one of his first jobs--painting houses. He led the Minnesota Twins to three championships, and won six home-run crowns. He is listed fifth on the all-time list with 573 homers. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1984. During his playing years, his nickname was "Killer." ...

Vernon Law was born in 1930 in Meridian. He played for 16 years with the Pittsburgh Pirates as a pitcher, winning 162 games. In 1960, he was awarded the Cy Young Award as baseball's best pitcher. ... [Read More]

Market Segment Specialization Program (MSSP)
Sharing of gate receipts varies among the leagues. For instance, the National Football League (NFL), splits gate receipts 60-40 with the home team receiving the larger amount, whereas in the National Hockey League (NHL), the home team retains the entire gate. In the National Basketball Association (NBA), the home team retains 94 percent of the gate with the league receiving the other 6 percent. In Major League Baseball (MLB), the split with the American league is 80-20, and in the National League, the visiting team receives 42 cents per admission. ... [Read More]

NWS Lightning Safety: Media Resources
Press Release: Keeping the Game Safe: NOAA Teams with Little League Baseball on Lightning Safety Awareness: doc ...

Outdoor Safety 2005 plus Minnesota Twins Center Fielder Torii Hunter, Washington Freedom Goalie Siri Mullinix and pro golfers Rocco Mediate and Vijay Singh. ... [Read More]