If you know your Minnesota Twins franchise history, you’ll agree with Mr. Shatner—1965 was a very good year. After coming over from Washington in 1961, the Twins were immediately an offensive ...

The starting pitcher had to be airlifted to the ballpark for the Twins home opener on this date in 1965. Jim Kaat, Dick Stigman, Rich Rollins, and Bill Bethea were marooned at their homes in ...