Killebrew was very happy to play in a small market like the Twin Cities. He said it suited his personality: low-key and friendly. Twin City residents remembered Killebrew as a very nice, down-to-earth person who didn’t use his celebrity to make waves. No Reggie Jackson here.
Born in Idaho, 1936.
The TWinkies were no pushovers in their day.. but for Sandy Koufax.. 1965
They would go another 22 years before claiming the World Series trophy.. 1987.. and again in 1991
He retired in 1975 after 21 years in MLB.. and announced games almost to the end.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harmon_Killebrew