#OTD in Minne-sorta Sports History (2017) The Georgia Swarm (formerly Minnesota Swarm) win the Major League Lacrosse Championship edging the Saskatchewan Rush 15-14. The Swarm left Minnesota in 2015. www.newspapers.com/clip/1034869...

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1961) the #MNTwins play their first ever nationally televised game, losing to the Baltimore Orioles 4-3. (event borrowed from @Stoke63538501 TwinsTrivia.com) www.newspapers.com/clip/1034867...

Fun Fact: #OTD in 1982 The North Stars draft Brian Bellows at #2 overall. The interesting part of this pick was that Lou Nanne had negotiated a pick swap with Detroit the year before. newspapers.com/clip/82096011/

Fun Fact: #OTD in 1975 #MNTwins manager Frank Quilici submits the wrong lineup card causing Danny Thompson and Dan Ford to bat out of order the first 4 at bats, but switched back in the 9th. #MLB (borrowed from @Stoke63538501) www.newspapers.com/clip/1034125...

Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2022) The #MnTwins start a game against the Yankees with 3 consecutive HR’s - and still lose 10-7. It was only the 2nd time in #MLB history. www.newspapers.com/article/star...

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1976) the Kicks lose to @Pele and the New York Cosmos 2-1 at Metropolitan Stadium but set an NASL attendance record of 46,164. #MNUFC #MLS www.newspapers.com/clip/1034126... www.newspapers.com/clip/1034126...

Fun Fact: #OTD in 2021 Minnesota was awarded an expansion franchise in the @USLWLeague. Happy Birthday @MNAuroraFC ! #CommunityOwned CC @Ayoch www.newspapers.com/article/star...

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1983) The North Stars select Brian Lawton with the first overall pick in the @NHL Amateur draft. Lawton was the first American ever taken #1 overall. #MnWild #NHL www.newspapers.com/clip/1033161...

Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2025) the MN Vixen overcome a 14-point halftime deficit, only to blow an 11 point lead with under 3 min left and lose to the Cali War 64-61. www.newspapers.com/article/star...

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1966) The #MnTwins drafted future MVP Steve Garvey from Chamberlain HS in Tampa Bay. After seeing who drafted him, Garvey signed his scholarship letter to attend Michigan State the following day. www.newspapers.com/clip/1033159... www.newspapers.com/clip/1033162...

Fun Fact: #OTD in 1960 Max Winter purchases a franchise in the National Bowling League (NBL) and names them the Minnesota @Vikings. #Vikings #SKOL www.newspapers.com/clip/1031975...

Fun Fact: #OTD in 1975 Henry Boucha signs with the Fighting Saints. #MnWIld #ASlapShotInTime www.newspapers.com/article/star...

Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2024) The Athletic reports that #PWHLMN GM Natalie Darwitz, would not be returning – Just 8 days after winning the league’s first ever championship. www.nytimes.com/athletic/554... www.newspapers.com/article/star...

Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1990) Norm Green buys 51% of the North Stars to help Howard Baldwin and Morris Belzberg finalize the sale of the team from the Gunds. #NHL #MNWild www.newspapers.com/article/star...

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1983) The #MNTwins select Tim Belcher with the first ever #1 overall pick in franchise history – and no intention of paying the signing bonus that went with it. The #2 pick signed for $140K. Calvin offered $90K. www.newspapers.com/clip/79047362/

Fun Fact: #OTD 1982 the longest losing streak in #MnTwins history ends at 14 with a 6-0 win over the Orioles at the Metrodome. As a promotion, everyone who witnessed the streak end received a $1 ticket for a future game. www.newspapers.com/clip/1031389...

Fun Fact: #OTD in 1973 the Minnesota Fighting Saints sign Mike “Shakey” Walton and his brother Rob. #ASlapShotInTime www.newspapers.com/clip/1031390...

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2021) #MNTwins pitcher Matt Shoemaker goes 1/3 inning giving up 9 runs. According to Aaron Gleeman he is the first starter in Twins history to allow 9+ runs without making it out of the 1st. www.newspapers.com/clip/1031387...

Fun Fact: #OTD in 1982 After setting a franchise record for losing their 14th game in a row, the #MNTwins got a day off. The PR team came up with the idea of a rain check for anyone who witnessed the streak end. www.newspapers.com/clip/1030470...

Fun Fact: #OTD in 1947 Sid Hartman meets Morris Winston in the Detroit airport and gives him a check for $15K to purchase the Detroit Gems. That team would become the Minneapolis Lakers. #NBA #RaisedByWolves #WolvesBack www.newspapers.com/clip/1030469...

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1983) the North Stars hire Bill Mahoney as head coach. His tumultuous tenure would last just over one season (fired 13 games into his second season). #MnWild www.newspapers.com/clip/1030471...

Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1982) the #MNTwins lose 4-2 to the Cleveland Indians recording their 14th straight loss which is the longest in team history. The 1961 and 2016 teams each had 13 straight losses. www.newspapers.com/clip/1029552...

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1968) Legendary #MnTwins broadcaster Halsey Hall unintentionally sets fire to the press box in Chicago with his cigar. www.newspapers.com/clip/1029552...

Fun Fact: #OTD in 1974, the Fighting Saints drafted Bruce Boudreau, Dave Hanson and 2 glasses wearing brothers from the iron range named Carlson (Jack and Steve). #ASlapShotinTime www.newspapers.com/article/star...

Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2019) the #MnTwins Miguel Sano is robbed of a HR at Tropicana Field in Tampa because of a catwalk in left field. The deflection was caught for an out. It was the second time the catwalk had robbed Sano of a HR. www.newspapers.com/clip/1028294...

Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2004) The Timberwolves lose to the LA Lakers 96-90 in game 6 of the #NBA Western Conference Finals and are eliminated from the #NBAPLayoffs. #RaisedByWolves www.newspapers.com/clip/1028293...

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1976) #MNTwins pitcher Bert Blyleven gave a “short-armed salute” to some (not MN-nice) fans who had been heckling him as he walked off the mound in a 3-2 loss to the Angels. www.newspapers.com/clip/1028294...

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1991) the #NHL holds a Dispersal Draft to split half of the North Stars roster into an expansion franchise for San Jose. This was just 5 days after losing the Stanley Cup Final to Pittsburgh. #mnwild www.newspapers.com/clip/1028270...

#OTD in 1916: Railroad and "Empire Builder" James J. Hill dies at his home in St. Paul. www.newspapers.com/article/the-...

Fun Fact: #OTD in 2024 The @PWHLMN beat the Boston Fleet 3-0 in game 5 to win the first ever Walter Cup. www.newspapers.com/article/star...

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2017): The #MNTwins, leading 8-2 after 7 innings, lost to the (garbage can) Houston Astros 16-8. The Astros miraculously scored 14 unanswered runs in the final 2 innings. www.newspapers.com/clip/1027595...

Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1974) A fan throws an “explosive” into the #MNTwins dugout during the 6th inning of a 3-2 loss to the Red Sox at Fenway Park. There were no injuries. www.newspapers.com/article/the-...

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1944) The Minneapolis Millerettes play their first official @AAGPBL game losing to the Rockford Peaches 5-4 at Nicollet Park. Pepper Paire went 2-4 with 2 doubles and 2 RBIs while Dotty Wiltse struck out 6. www.whenesota.com/when-esota/w...

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Fun Fact: #OTD in 2025 the @PWHL_Minnesota beat Ottawa 2-1 in OT of game 4 to win the franchise’s 2nd Walter Cup. www.newspapers.com/article/star...

Fun Fact: #OTD in 2022 the @MNAuroraFC played the first official game in franchise history, a 1-1 draw vs Green Bay Glory. Shelby Hopeau scored the first goal in Aurora history in the 53rd minute. www.newspapers.com/article/star...

Fun Fact: #OTD in 2006 - Governor Tim Pawlenty signed the #MnTwins ballpark bill at the Metrodome. www.newspapers.com/clip/1025090...

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1986) the Strikers lose to the San Diego Sockers 5-3 in game 7 of the MISL championship after leading the series 3 games to 1. The Strikers had now "joined the club”. (Thanks @KeithGrinde) #MNUFC www.newspapers.com/clip/1025090... www.newspapers.com/clip/1025090...

Fun Fact: #OTD in 1976 (50 years ago today) @Valleyfair opened. (Thanks @KeithGrinde) www.newspapers.com/article/the-...

Fun Fact: #OTD in 2005 the Wilfs are approved as owners of the #Vikings. #SKOL #NFL www.newspapers.com/article/star...

Fun Fact: #OTD in 1966 The North Stars were given their name. #NHL #MNWild www.newspapers.com/clip/1024468...

Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1991) The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the North Stars 8-0 in game 6 and win the #StanleyCup. #NHL #MNWILD www.newspapers.com/clip/1024468...

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1966) It’s made public that Gopher hockey coach John Mariucci was asked to resign by AD Marsh Ryman a week earlier. The two men reportedly did not get along. #GoGophers #SKiUMah www.newspapers.com/clip/1024467...

Fun Fact: On #Memorial Day in 1976 - the parade at the end of Slap Shot was filmed during Johnstown’s actual #MemorialDay parade. #ASlapShotInTime www.newspapers.com/article/1027...

Fun Fact: In 1915 MN hosted a 500 mi auto race at the newly opened TC Motor Speedway near Fort Snelling. Earl Cooper won the $20K first prize finishing in 5:47:29. The track fell on hard times in 1919 and became a mail airport (eventually MSP Airport) #INDY500 www.newspapers.com/clip/1027306...

Fun Fact: #OTD in 1951 Willie Mays of the Minneapolis Millers is called up to the NY Giants. (Thanks @TwinsAlmanac) www.newspapers.com/article/star... www.newspapers.com/article/the-...

Fun Fact: #OTD in 2006 Governor Tim Pawlenty signed the @GopherFootball stadium bill into law at McNamara Alumni Center. #RTB #GoGophers #SkiuMah www.newspapers.com/clip/1021373...

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1968) Larry Shields, president of the MN Muskies, announced the financially struggling franchise would be moving to Miami after spending their first and only season in MN. #NBA #WolvesBack www.newspapers.com/clip/1023827...

#OTD in Minne-sorta Sports History (1945) After leaving Minneapolis the previous season, the @AAGPBL Millerettes play their first game as Fort Wayne Daisies. The Daisies beat the Grand Rapids Chicks 4-1. www.newspapers.com/clip/1023249...

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1994) Timberwolves owners Marv and Harv sell the team to New Orleans even after receiving a debt bailout from the MN legislature. #NBA #RaisedByWolves #WolvesBack www.newspapers.com/clip/1023249... www.newspapers.com/clip/1023249...