16 trivia questions that involve the Minnesota Twins, from big moments to players who passed through.
The Twins are named after what?
The Twin Cities (1961)
They chose a regional name to represent both Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Who pitched 10 shutout innings for the Twins in Game 7 of the 1991 World Series?
Jack Morris (1991)
Minnesota won 1-0 in 10 innings over Atlanta. Kirby Puckett's Game 6 walk-off forced the game.
Who managed both Twins World Series champions?
Tom Kelly (1991)
He managed Minnesota from 1986 to 2001.
What number did Kirby Puckett wear?
34 (1991)
The Twins retired it in 1997.
The Twins opened which ballpark in 2010?
Target Field (2010)
They had spent 28 seasons in the Metrodome.
What was the nickname of the 2019 Twins, who set the MLB team homer record?
The Bomba Squad (2019)
Minnesota hit 307 home runs.
The Minnesota Twins began in 1961 after moving from which city?
Washington (1961)
They were the original Washington Senators.
How many career home runs did Harmon Killebrew hit?
573 (1975)
Killebrew led the AL in homers six times for the Senators and Twins.
What number did Harmon Killebrew wear?
3 (1975)
It was the first number the Twins retired.
Rod Carew won the 1977 AL MVP hitting what?
.388 (1977)
Carew won seven batting titles with the Twins.
Who was MVP of the Twins' 1987 World Series win?
Frank Viola (1987)
Minnesota beat St. Louis, winning all four games at the Metrodome.
The Twins took Joe Mauer first overall in 2001 instead of which college pitcher?
Mark Prior (2001)
Prior went second to the Cubs.
How many Cy Young Awards did Johan Santana win with the Twins?
2 (2006)
He won in 2004 and 2006.
Who am I? St. Paul native, Twins catcher, three batting titles and the 2009 AL MVP.
Joe Mauer (2009)
He was the first overall pick in 2001.
Jim Thome hit his 600th home run in 2011 for which team?
Minnesota Twins (2011)
He hit 600 and 599 in the same game in Detroit.
Patrick Mahomes' father Pat debuted in MLB with which team?
Minnesota Twins (1992)
He pitched parts of 11 seasons.