Reggie defends his era's big hitters Jul 15, 2008
Tuesday, July 15, 2008. Published: Jul 15, 2008 12:30 AM Modified: Jul 15, 2008 01:41 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Drug case leaves DEA holding rare baseball cards Jul 13, 2008
But DuBrule did procure some sought-after classics of Hall of Famers, said Susan Mackay, registrar at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. For instance, there is a 1964 card of Minnesota Twin Harmon Killebrew (Topps. 177) worth $1,500. (Boston Globe)
Two dozen teams set for holiday diamond tournament Jul 3, 2008
Guest speakers have included Lefty Gomez, Brooks Robinson, Ralph Kiner, Bob Feller, Ferguson Jenkins, Don Larsen, Harmon Killebrew, Enos Slaughter and retired LSU coach Skip Bertman. Story created Jul 02, 2008 - 15:59:11 EDT.. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Aguilera joins Twins' Hall of Fame Jun 22, 2008
He was flanked by former Twins greats, such as Harmon Killebrew, Rod Carew, Tony Oliva and Bert Blyleven. Kelly also spoke. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Yankee Stadium will be missed Jun 19, 2008
I remember seeing the Twins Harmon Killebrew and Bob Allison. (One time) we walked across the outfield and we were able to see the monuments. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Boys of summer arrive: Local fans full of optimism as the O's start a new season Jun 18, 2008
Harmon Killebrew was her favorite player, O'Neill recalls. She's with us in spirit, she said. (Missoulian, MT)
Allure of Ruthian feats diminished by steroids Jun 14, 2008
In 1971, when both Frank Robinson and Harmon Killebrew joined the 500 club, only nine other sluggers had scaled such heights ... Since then, 12 more have joined the list, including players like Jim Thome and Rafael Palmeiro, who rank somewhere south of Frank Robinson and Harmon Killebrew on the slugger scale. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Community : Spring is finally here! Jun 12, 2008
"We're raising boys." Harmon Killebrew. My dad always used to tell me that if they challenge you to an after-school fight, tell them you won't wait-you can kick their a** right now. (Forest Republican, WI)
Ask Babe: More questions for the Babe May 24, 2008
"A 1921 Giants Team ball is a World Championship winner,'' said Mike Gutierrez, consignment director for Heritage Auctions (www.ha.com) in Dallas. ''We could be looking at near $10,000 if it is in very good to better condition.'' In addition to McGraw, Youngs and Jennings, the ball should have the signatures of Dave Bancroft, George Kelley, Frankie Frisch and possibly Casey Stengel, if it was signed at the end of the year. They're all Hall of Famers. Dear Babe: I have a set of baseballs... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Clubhouse loose at roadtrip's end May 14, 2008
Ramirez has 145 RBIs in his career at Camden Yards, fourth-most all-time behind three Hall of Famers: Harmon Killebrew and Carl Yastrzemski (170 each) and Al Kaline (158). Tickets. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
New real estate helping Sheffield's game May 12, 2008
In addition, he had key run-scoring hits in each of his past three games, enabling him to pass Al Kaline on the all-time RBI list, and he now sits in a tie for 33rd place with Rogers Hornsby and Harmon Killebrew. Sheffield, who has battled shoulder problems all season, said he feels healthy -- both physically and mentally. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Tigers fall to Yanks for first time in '08 May 11, 2008
" There were positives for the Tigers. Matt Joyce hit his first career home run, and Gary Sheffield jumped into a tie with Harmon Killebrew and Rogers Hornsby for 33rd place on the all-time RBI list. But a lineup that Tigers manager Jim Leyland expected to cause considerable damage didn't look good early on Saturday. It was unable to convert a key opportunity in the seventh, and it didn't give the second-largest crowd in Comerica history much to cheer about. "I'm dumb, I guess, because I was... (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Jeter's first homer of season helps Yankees beat Tigers 5-2 May 11, 2008
Sheffield's RBI was the 1,584th of his career, tying Harmon Killebrew and Rogers Hornsby for 33rd place. (This version DELETES an incorrect note on attendance). (NJ.com -- Sports)
Sheffield ties Kaline on RBI list May 10, 2008
The 39-year-old former designated hitter ranks fourth in RBIs among active players behind Manny Ramirez, Frank Thomas and Ken Griffey Jr. With the RBI, Sheffield sits one behind Hall of Famers Harmon Killebrew and Rogers Hornsby for 33rd all-time. "It's always special when your name pops up with names like that," Sheffield said. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
A-ROD A-COMIN' Apr 18, 2008
Indeed, if matches the 54 homers he hit last year, he'll finish the season at No. 10 - passing Jimmie Foxx, Mickey Mantle, Mike Schmidt, Reggie Jackson and Rafael Palmeiro - and just one behind Harmon Killebrew. Pretty impressive. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Mailbag: Should Nos. 17, 18 be retired? Apr 15, 2008
Frank Howard, Mickey Mantle, Dick Allen, Piazza and Mark McGwire could have, too; maybe, Harmon Killebrew and Jimmy Wynn. If Dick Stuart had played longer with the Mets -- he played merely 31 games with them in 1966, 22 at Shea -- he probably would have come close. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Baseball before steroids, arbitration, and charter jets Apr 6, 2008
Frank Robinson (left), Harmon Killebrew, and Reggie Jackson after 1971's All-Star Game, in which they all homered to help beat the National League ... Today's players are "zombies," he says, their actions directed by a superabundance of coaches, including a bench coach, "a guy that comes out and makes sure the bench is there, right?" Other players interviewed are Bill Rigney, Robin Roberts, Whitey Ford, and the late Lew Burdette, Harmon Killebrew, and Billy Williams. (Boston Globe)
More of this story Apr 3, 2008
Here is a list of every Major League franchise's all-time homerun leader - Baltimore - Cal Ripken 431, Boston - Ted Williams 521, White Sox - Frank Thomas 448, Cleveland - Jim Thome 334, Detroit - Al Kaline 399, Kansas City - George Brett 317, Angels - Tim Salmon 299, Minnesota - Harmon Killebrew 559, Yankees - Babe Ruth 659, Oakland - Mark McGwire 363, Seattle - Ken Griffey, Jr. 398, Tampa Bay - Aubrey Huff 128, Texas - Juan Gonzalez 372, Toronto - Carlos Delgado 336, Arizona - Luis Gonzalez... (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Billy Consolo, 73, 'bonus baby' for Red Sox Apr 1, 2008
Other bonus babies included Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax, Detroit Tigers outfielder Al Kaline, and Minnesota Twins first baseman Harmon Killebrew. Because he couldn't hone his skills in the minor leagues, Mr. Consolo mostly rode the bench while occasionally playing second base, third base, and shortstop in Boston. (Boston Globe)
Column: Sometimes we have to take a leap of faith Mar 28, 2008
Justin Morneau batting fourth, more than lives up to his clean-up role with 49 home runs, tying Harmon Killebrew for most Twin s home runs in a season. He s expected to be the American League s premier slugger for a number of years. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Twins' new faces flock to Carew Feb 27, 2008
Some of the new Twins acquisitions admit that seeing former players the caliber of Carew, Tony Oliva, Harmon Killebrew and Paul Molitor walking around camp and offering advice is, at times, a bit surreal. "It seems like in a baseball camp, when you're 12 years old and you're trying to go over with the big leaguers and stuff," outfielder Delmon Young said. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Santana will look to help his own cause Feb 9, 2008
The Twins have retired only five numbers: 3, 29 and 34 for Hall of Famers Harmon Killebrew, Rod Carew and Kirby Puckett; No. 6 for three-time batting champion Tony Oliva, and No. 14 for homegrown star Kent Hrbek. "I don't know about back when Killebrew played," manager Ron Gardenhire said a few years back. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Grizzlies to honor Fowler team Jan 23, 2008
Headline speakers will be major league Hall of Famers Harmon Killebrew, an ex-player, and Bay Area broadcaster Lon Simmons. Poytress, as a junior pitcher/outfielder and Bee Player of the Year, went 9-1 with a 1. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Fergie Jenkins to speak at baseball Lead-Off Dinner Jan 11, 2008
Jenkins fanned Harmon Killebrew, Tony Conigliaro, Mantle, Jim Fregosi, Rod Carew and Tony Oliva. He allowed a home run to Brooks Robinson. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Killebrew to take stage at Grizzlies' Hot Stove event Jan 10, 2008
Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew will headline the Fresno Grizzlies' Hot Stove Banquet on Feb. 9 at the Fresno Convention Center. The 47th annual event, scheduled to start at 5 p.m., will celebrate the history of baseball with the help of Killebrew, a 13-time American League All-Star who stands ninth on the career home run list with 573. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
One-team HOFers vanishing Jan 9, 2008
"Look, even Harmon Killebrew, as great a player as he was, didn't end his career in Minnesota,'' Blyleven said. "It would have been nice to stay with the Twins. But we had Calvin Griffith as the owner. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Some former big-leaguers face 'bewildering' wait for Hall pass Jan 8, 2008
Only Harmon Killebrew. 256) had lower batting average among first basemen in Hall. (USA Today -- Sports)
Winter Meeting Notes: Miller denied entry into Hall Dec 5, 2007
Hall of Famers Monte Irvin and Harmon Killebrew and veteran writers Paul Hagen, Rick Hummel and Hal McCoy also voted. Kuhn, Dreyfuss and O'Malley were voted in on the executives/pioneers ballot. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Pettitte to return to the Yankees' rotation next season Dec 4, 2007
Asked whether the Veterans Committee has an axe to grind, Twins great Harmon Killebrew said, "Not that I'm aware of. I knew Marvin Miller. I met him when I was player and he did great work on behalf of the players.". Nationals get Dukes. (Boston Globe)
Kuhn, O'Malley and 3 others elected to Baseball Hall of Fame Dec 4, 2007
Hall of Fame slugger Harmon Killebrew was on the panel that examined executives and pioneers. He declined to reveal whether he voted for Miller. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Kuhn, 4 more get Baseball Hall call Dec 4, 2007
" Kuhn, who died in March at the age of 80, is the first commissioner elected since Happy Chandler in 1982. Attendance tripled during Kuhn's tenure, from 1969-84. But during essentially the same era, Miller was leading the players to more lucrative and revolutionary gains, taking the average salary from $19,000 to $241,000 and pitching a virtual shutout against the owners when he went head-to-head. Selig, a former owner and longtime bargaining foe of the players, has been one of the most vocal... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Five elected to Hall by Vets Dec 4, 2007
Monte Irvin and Harmon Killebrew were the Hall of Fame players. Dreyfuss and Kuhn each received 10 votes from the 12 members on that committee, while Kuhn got nine. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Swap meet: Trades, not free agents, the Nashville story Dec 2, 2007
Plug into the trade talk grapevine and listen to what other clubs are hearing from Minnesota, and there seems as much chance that Harmon Killebrew will open spring training as the club's DH as there is Santana being in a Twins' uniform. 2. (CBS News)
Great But Never World Champions Nov 24, 2007
Ty Cobb, Nap Lajoie, , Ted Williams, Willie McCovey, Ernie Banks, Carl Yastrzemski, Harmon Killebrew, Sammy Sosa, are among baseball s elite, but none of them had the help they needed to get their team over the top ... Carl Yastrzemski and Harmon Killebrew played in the 1960s. (Suite101.com)
Twins trifecta: All for a good cause Nov 17, 2007
They are from some of the best players to ever wear the Twins uniform, including Harmon Killebrew, Rod Carew and Torii Hunter. What Boe has proposed is to have a silent auction for each of the baseballs, and the Gazette has agreed to do its part. (Redwood Falls Gazette, MN)
Ex-Tribe GM Nominated For Hall Of Fame Nov 9, 2007
The 12-member electorate that with review the executives ballot includes Hall of Famers Monte Irvin and Harmon Killebrew; former executives Bobby Brown (American League) and John Harrington (Red Sox); current executives Jerry Bell (Twins), Bill DeWitt (Cardinals), Bill Giles (Phillies), David Glass (Royals) and Andy MacPhail (Orioles); and veteran media members Paul Hagen (Philadelphia Daily News), Rick Hummel (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) and Hal McCoy (Dayton Daily News). (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
Martin among 20 veterans on new Hall ballot Nov 9, 2007
The ballot for executives will be considered by a 12-member panel consisting of seven current and former executives, three longtime baseball writers and two Hall of Fame players -- Harmon Killebrew and Monte Irvin. Joining Martin, Herzog, Mauch and Johnson on one ballot are fellow managers Danny Murtaugh, Billy Southworth and Dick Williams. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Shaping the Rangers #16: Fergie Jenkins Nov 8, 2007
Over the span of his three innings of work, Jenkins sat down Jim Fregosi, Tony Conigliaro, and Tony Oliva, along with future Hall of Famers Mickey Mantle, Rod Carew, and Harmon Killebrew all were rendered helpless by the right-hander's pitching prowess. But when Ferguson Jenkins arrived in Texas in the early 1970s, the hopes were it would mark the beginning of the Rangers steps towards respectability. (Texas, TheInsiders.com)
Trio of Twins up for prestigious Frick Award Nov 1, 2007
Other former Twins broadcasters are eligible for this year's award, including Merle Harmon, Jim Kaat, Harmon Killebrew, Bob Kurtz, Larry Osterman and Ted Robinson. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
BASE HITTS by Shari Hittesdorf Oct 25, 2007
That was more money than the team spent on Bob Allison or Harmon Killebrew. When the Senators moved to Minnesota in 1961, Bruckbauer was given the chance to pitch in his own state. (Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch, MN)
Pregame toss by ex-Red Sox star Lonborg was memorable Oct 14, 2007
"And we did that, too. We weren't going to let Harmon Killebrew beat us.". Lonborg recalled the final game of the '67 season. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Colavito says he never put curse on Indians Oct 13, 2007
When he retired in 1968, his 374 career home runs ranked behind only Jimmie Foxx (534) and Harmon Killebrew (396) among AL righthanded hitters. But he'd rather talk about hunting. (Boston Globe)
Race for NL batting title goes to extra innings Oct 1, 2007
Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees won his fifth AL home run crown with 54, the third-most titles in AL history behind Babe Ruth (11) and Harmon Killebrew (six). Slide show: Week in Sports Pictures. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Notes: Kazmir discusses future Sep 29, 2007
Only two players have enjoyed a bigger increase in home runs from one year to the next: Mark McGwire (1986-87, up three) and Harmon Killebrew (1958-59, 0 home runs to 42). Pena hit one with Boston in 2006. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Few highlights in RFK's sad history Sep 23, 2007
Only three other players reached 500 quicker: Mark McGwire (5,487), Ruth (5,800) and Harmon Killebrew (6,671). Owings, Owings. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Griffey hits way into Aaron contention Sep 19, 2007
He has since surpassed Rafael Palmeiro, Harmon Killebrew, Mark McGwire and Frank Robinson. Next up is the 600 homer milestone and then the still-active Sammy Sosa, who is fifth all-time. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
500th home run a 'storybook' for Thome Sep 18, 2007
Thome hit 500 in at-bat No. 6,809, trailing Mark McGwire (5,487), Babe Ruth (5,800) and Harmon Killebrew (6,671). When the ball ricocheted into the hands of Will Stewart, a 28-year-old accountant from Texas who arrived in Chicago Sunday morning, the Thome celebration really just began. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Notes: Thome congratulated Sep 18, 2007
" Bell was one of many that offered congratulations to Thome after the White Sox slugger hit his milestone shot in dramatic fashion on Sunday. On Jim Thome Bobblehead Day at U.S. Cellular Field, Thome's homer gave the White Sox a 9-7 victory. Thome hit his 500 homers in 6,809 at-bats, the fourth quickest in history behind Mark McGwire (5,487), Babe Ruth (5,800) and Harmon Killebrew (6,671). According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Thome is the first person to end a game with his 500th career homer.... (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Baseball: American League roundup Sep 18, 2007
Thome made it to the milestone in 6,809 at-bats, the fourth-fewest among members of the 500-homer club behind Mark McGwire (5,487), Babe Ruth (5,801) and Harmon Killebrew (6,671). Vladimir Guerrero and Juan Rivera homered as the American League West leaders built a 7-1 lead. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Thome on verge of milestone Sep 14, 2007
SI.com - MLB - Thome about to join exclusive company - Thursday September 13, 2007 9:26PM. Thome plans to deliver 500th HR ball to Hall of Fame. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
With A-Rod, Wright and Cabrera, this could be the finest era at the hot corner. Sep 8, 2007
In the '60s, Brooks Robinson, Ron Santo, Eddie Mathews, Harmon Killebrew and the Boyer brothers took the position to a new level. But third base's golden age occurred in the late '70s/early-to-mid-'80s, when Mike Schmidt, George Brett, Wade Boggs, Graig Nettles, Carney Lansford, Bill Madlock and Buddy Bell manned the hot corner. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Thome launches 495th career homer Aug 31, 2007
"Then there's Reggie [Jackson], Harmon Killebrew, and then you jump up into what Babe Ruth and Willie Mays and those guys did, which is unheard of. All the tremendous old-time players, it kind of puts it into perspective. Somebody called me the other day and told me I had tied Lou Gehrig. And as it's going on, and your career is going on, it really makes you stop and think, 'Wow.' I mean, what a great name he's been for the game. And to tie a guy like that is just very special.". Thome admitted... (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Twins excited to play in outdoor park Aug 31, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS -- Even though it hasn't been built yet, Twins legends Harmon Killebrew and Rod Carew know a lot more about playing in the new Twins' ballpark than any of the current Twins. That's because both Twins greats are familiar with what it takes to play outdoor baseball in Minnesota at the old Metropolitan Stadium, while all of the current Twins are used to playing in the Metrodome, where it's always sunny and 70 degrees. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Minneapolis has historic day with groundbreaking Aug 31, 2007
Among those gathered to help take part in the ceremony Thursday were Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig, Twins owner Carl Pohlad, manager Ron Gardenhire, some members of the Minnesota state legislature, a few of the Twins front office staff, as well as current and former Twins players including Joe Mauer, Michael Cuddyer, Rod Carew and Harmon Killebrew. It was a day in which the group celebrated the Twins' past 25 years in the Metrodome, but more importantly looked forward to a future... (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Notes: A-Rod's body 'alive' again Aug 22, 2007
Hank Aaron, Barry Bonds and Harmon Killebrew (each eight times) and Babe Ruth (11 times). "I'm proud," Rodriguez said. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
More > Aug 16, 2007
It was Hunter's third grand slam this season and the ninth grand slam of his career, placing him second on the Twins' all-time list behind Harmon Killebrew, who has 10. "That's pretty impressive," Hunter said. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Press Row: Scribes have their say on 756 Aug 9, 2007
"The man possesses a batting stroke that in sweetness is right up there with the swings of the immortals. He chokes up on a 000019DD bat like a Ty Cobb or a Nellie Fox, yet somehow he connects with the brute strength of a Harmon Killebrew or a Jimmie Foxx. "The man's stats expanded with the bulk of his flesh, true, yet it was not as if Bonds came into baseball with twigs for arms and Pee-wee Herman's abs. In his very first season, 1986, as a newcomer who appeared in fewer than 120 of... (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
NEW KING OF SWINGBonds' HR moves him past Aaron Aug 8, 2007
NEW KING OF SWING / Bonds' HR moves him past Aaron. " Bonds knew he had the record as soon as he connected. When the ball soared into a cool but fogless summer night, he immediately raised both hands and watched it fly over the fence, and clapped as it landed in the seats, 435 feet from home plate. As he trotted around the bases, a "756" banner was unfurled on one side of the giant scoreboard in center field. Another banner depicting Bonds was dropped from the opposite side. After he reached... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Yanks slugger could be next to chase record Aug 6, 2007
A-Rod on deck to chase home run record - USATODAY.com. NEWS AND INFORMATION. (USA Today -- Sports)
Tyner finally goes deep after 1,220 at-bats Aug 5, 2007
In 1971, Harmon Killebrew needed 15 games. And in 1956, Mickey Mantle needed eight. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Thomas hits career HRs 504, 505, leading Jays over Rangers Aug 5, 2007
Harmon Killebrew 573 10. Rafael Palmeiro 569 11. (USA Today -- Sports)
Alex Rodriguez Hits 500th Career Home Run Aug 5, 2007
Harmon Killebrew 35 42 9 ... Harmon Killebrew 573 10. (WNBC.com, NY)
Ignoring eras is an error Aug 5, 2007
Red Sox Patriots Celtics Bruins Revolution Colleges High school Others NESN Dirt Dogs Calendar Shop. Any moment/minute/day/hour/week/month/year/decade/millennium now, the most joyless pursuit of a major American sports record will conclude. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Red Sox Notebook: Backups Support Wakefield Aug 4, 2007
OF drove in a run, in the process passing Hall of Famers Rogers Hornsby and Harmon Killebrew for 32nd on the career RBI list with 1,585. Ramirez has 24 RBIs in 21 games since the All-Star break. (Boston, TheInsiders.com)
Red Sox pull away from Orioles Aug 3, 2007
NOTES: Manny Ramirez drove in the 1,585th run of his career, passing Rogers Hornsby and Harmon Killebrew and moving into 32nd place. Markakis' error was his first since last Aug. 15, a span of 148 games. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
