2007-03-20 23:36:11 · 6 answers · asked by brandtstpaul 1 in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
Roger Maris was born in Hibbing, Minnesota on September 10, 1934.
The New York Yankee outfielder is best known for hitting sixty-one home runs in 1961. His 61 in '61 set a new major league record, breaking Babe Ruth's previous mark of 60 hit in 1927. In 1963, after missing a ground ball hit in a nationally televised game, he gave the middle finger to a jeering Minneapolis crowd.
Athlete playing in Minnesota?
I'd say Kirby Puckett..! Although he had some issues after retirement... its what he did as a player for Twins and Minnesota that is deserving of the title of the Best Minnesota Athlete of all time...
RE: fresh goddessDenver & d_b
Great answers... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Mikan
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Winfield
2007-03-21 02:26:42 · answer #1 · answered by Virus Type V 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Minnesota Fats
2007-03-24 12:34:04 · answer #2 · answered by Cricket Monroe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Born: October 3, 1951, in St. Paul, Minnesota
Dave Winfield was drafted out of college by four teams in three pro sports: the San Diego Padres (MLB), Atlanta Hawks (NBA), Utah Stars (ABA), and Minnesota Vikings (NFL)
2007-03-21 11:12:37 · answer #3 · answered by d b 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
George Mikan, Minneapolis Lakers
2007-03-22 17:52:20 · answer #4 · answered by fresh goddessDenver 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Opinions will vary.
2007-03-21 06:45:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
how about kirby pucket?
2007-03-21 09:52:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋