On This Date in Minnesota History: December 17

December 17, 1992 – Dave Winfield signed a 2-year, $5.2 million free agent contract with the Minnesota Twins. A St. Paul native, Winfield turned down several more lucrative offers to play for his hometown team.

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Dave Winfield
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