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| 1975 | Former Phillies and Expos skipper Gene Mauch, who will replace the Twins' popular Frank Quilici in the dugout, becomes the first manager in franchise history to sign a multi-year contract, agreeing to a three-year deal with an estimated annual salary of $70,000. The respected 50-year-old National League strategist will compile a 378-394 (.490) record during his five-year tenure with Minnesota. |
| 1982 | Orioles infielder Cal Ripken (.264, 28, 93) wins the American League Rookie of the Year Award. The Maryland native, whose consecutive game streak is in its infancy at 118 games, garners 24 of the writers' 28 first-place votes, easily outpointing runners-up Red Sox third baseman Wade Boggs and Twins first baseman Kent Hrbek. |
| 1986 | The Twins announce interim manager Tom Kelly will be the club's skipper next season. The 35-year-old Graceville (MN) native, who replaced Ray Miller for 23 games at the end of the season, will compile a losing record (1140-1244) but wins two World Championships in a span of five seasons, 1987 and 1991, during his 16-year tenure as skipper. |
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