In Today’s Almanac:

Twins sign 18-year-old future Hall of Famer

Minnesota native has third five-hit game of the month

Shortstops hit game-winning homers

Major-leaguer born in Duluth

Twins Sign Rod Carew
The Twins signed 18-year-old Rod Carew on this date in 1964. Born in the Panama Canal Zone, Carew immigrated with his family to New York at age 14, where he was noticed by Twins scouts playing semi-pro ball in the Bronx. (He didn’t play high school baseball.)

Winfield Has Third 5-Hit Game in One Month
Yankees cleanup hitter Dave Winfield had his THIRD five-hit game of the month on this date in 1984. He hit .476 for the month of June, with 49 hits in 24 games. A .283 career hitter, he finished that campaign at .340. It was his best overall season as a Yankee.

Smalley Hits Upper-Deck Grand Slam 
Shortstop Roy Smalley hit a grand slam to the upper deck at old Comiskey Park on this date in 1978, driving in “Disco” Dan Ford, Larry Wolfe, and Rod Carew. The Twins beat the White Sox 9-6 to sweep a doubleheader.

Harris Homers Off Hall of Famer (Again)
On This Date in 2008: The day after hitting a game-winning home run off Hall of Famer Trevor Hoffman, Brendan Harris hit a game-winning home run off Hall of Famer Greg Maddux.

Birthdate of Bill Phyle
Major leaguer Bill Phyle was born in Duluth on this date in 1875. He pitched for the Chicago Orphans (Cubs) and New York Giants, and played third base for the St. Louis Cardinals. 

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