Kent Hrbek
Baseball player and sportscaster, Twins
Born
May 21st, 1960
65 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played first base for the Minnesota Twins from 1981 to 1994. Contributed to the team’s success in winning two World Series titles in 1987 and 1991. Transitioned to a career in sportscasting after retirement, providing insight and commentary on baseball. Inducted into the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame in 2010.
Won two World Series with Minnesota Twins
Inducted into the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame
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