Friday, January 5, 2018

On This Date in Minnesota History: January 5

January 5, 20111Minnesota Twins pitcher Bert Blyleven was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on this date. “Blyleven was drafted in the third round by the Minnesota Twins in 1969. He made his debut for the club on June 9, 1970 at the age of 19 and finished the season as the AL Rookie Pitcher of the Year. In 1973, he pitched 9 shut outs, more than any pitcher in the American League.”2 Blyleven played for the Minnesota Twins in half of his 22 seasons.1

1
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/06/sports/baseball/06hall.html?_r=2&scp=1&sq=bert%20blyleven&st=cse

2
http://www.mlbcenter.com/articles/2010-mlb/indians-update_010611.html



Bert Blyleven
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