On This Date in Minnesota History: december 25

December 25, 1989 – “Popular former Minnesota Twins player and manager Billy Martin [died] in a [car] accident in Binghamton, NY, at the age of 61. Billy served as the Twins fourth skipper during the 1969 season and led the Twins to a first place finish only to lose to the Baltimore Orioles 3 games to none.”

http://twinstrivia.com/2011/12/25/this-day-in-twins-history-december-25-1989/

http://www.bringmethenews.com/2012/10/11/why-was-billy-martin-fired-after-one-season-as-twins-manager/

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