Stew Thornley Libros

Covering over a century of baseball in Minnesota, this book chronicles the evolution of the sport from its beginnings in 1857 to the present day. It highlights the state's minor league teams, town teams, the Gophers, the Saints, and the Twins, featuring in-depth narratives about games, iconic ballparks, and notable figures. Enhanced by meticulously researched statistics, firsthand accounts, and vintage photographs, this volume serves as a rich resource for baseball enthusiasts and historians alike.

From the rickety to the palatial, ballparks have grown up with and defined baseball in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Some old-timers have vivid memories of cheering for Willie Mays and Roy Campanella at Nicollet and Lexington. Others marveled at a majestic Killebrew home run at the Met. Many a lucky resident celebrated two world championships in the Metrodome and witnessed one of the greatest pitching performances in World Series history. More recently, fans have enjoyed the return of sunshine and even raindrops at Target Field. Described by City Pages as "the most respected local baseball historian," Stew Thornley leads a tour of where we--as well as our grandparents and now our children--discovered baseball.

"Discover the long and entertaining history of the Minnesota Twins"--