On This Date in Minnesota History: November 18

November 18, 1965 – Minnesota Twins shortstop Zoilo Versalles was selected on this date as the American League MVP, getting 19 out of 20 first place. Versalles became the first Latino player and the first Twin to win an MVP award.

Versalles led the AL in plate appearances (728), at-bats (666) runs scored (126) and total bases (308), was second in assists (487) and third in stolen bases (27).

http://twinstrivia.com/2012/11/18/this-day-in-twins-history-november-18/

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