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I recently interviewed Ann (Meyer) Petrovic. At 97 years young, she is the only surviving member of the Minneapolis Millerettes.
Lots of additions to the story, new photos, and a very unique baseball card.
#WomensHistoryMonth
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Fun Fact: #OTD in 1954 The #NBA experiments with 12-foot baskets and delayed free throws in a Minneapolis Lakers 65-53 win over the Milwaukee Hawks. (Thanks Keith Grinde) #RaisedbyWolves
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Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1988) #Gophers men’s basketball team is placed on probation for 2 years for NCAA violations during the Dutcher era. The Football team was also cited for violations, but not penalized. www.newspapers.com/clip/97103304/
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1967) The #Vikings trade Fran Tarkenton to the NY Giants. Tarkenton asked for a trade because of his relationship with coach Norm Van Brocklin, who then resigned, but Tark never rescinded the trade request. #NFL #SKOL www.newspapers.com/clip/97103182/
Even if you aren't a fan of wrestling or The Godfather, this is unique sports and pop culture history. It has some amazing stories told to me directly from family members.
My latest deep dive:
"The Day Verne Gagne Broke a Mobster's Leg"
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Fun Fact: #OTD in 1992 the Minnesota Gophers and University of North Dakota F'Hawkers combine for 128 penalty minutes (breaking the previous WCHA record of 116) in a 10-1 Gopher victory. www.newspapers.com/article/star...
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1990 - “Toni Stone Day” is declared in the @cityofsaintpaul .
#WomensHistoryMonth
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#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2017) The Timberwolves game is postponed due to warm weather causing the ice sheet under the floor at Target Center to produce condensation. #RaisedByWolves (Thanks ChrisGustafson4) www.newspapers.com/clip/1202890...
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1979 Changes in national affiliates shakes up TV channels and causes confusion for many Minnesotans: @KSTP changed from from NBC to ABC; KMSP (@FOX9) loses ABC and becomes independent, and WTCN (@Kare11) became NBC.
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#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1978) The Minnesota Kicks lose 9-4 to the Tulsa Roughnecks in the championship of the Tulsa indoor Soccer Tournament. In the semifinals they blew a 6-0 lead but won 8-7 in OT. These were the Kicks first indoor games.
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My bad. 😉
Even if you aren't a fan of wrestling or The Godfather, this is unique Minnesota sports and pop culture history. It has some amazing stories told to me directly from family members.
My latest deep dive:
"The Day Verne Gagne Broke a Mobster's Leg"
www.whenesota.com/when-esota/w...
Fun Fact: #OTD in (1972) Mike “Lefty” Curran signs a contract with the Minnesota Fighting Saints, becoming not only the first Fighting Saint, but also the first official player to sign with the WHA. #MnWild #NHL #ASlapShotInTime www.newspapers.com/clip/98848472/
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1976) The U of M sets due process hearings for 3 Gopher BBall players (M. Thompson, P. Saunders, D. Winey) instead of declaring them ineligible (as requested by the NCAA) which would lead to sanctions 5 days later. www.newspapers.com/clip/96897998/
Lol. I was just thinking same thing. I can't do anything about it. Google sites. 🤦♂️
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2017) The #MNUFC play their first official match in franchise history losing 5-1 to the Timbers in Portland. #MLS www.newspapers.com/clip/1200145...
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2002) The #Gophers men’s basketball team blow a 9-point lead with 3 minutes left to #15 ranked Illinois. (Thanks GettingGophery)
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What do Frank Sinatra, Charles de Gaulle and Miller Lite have in common?
My latest MN sports history deep dive:
The Day Verne Gagne Broke a Mobster's Leg
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He was a decorated WWII vet, a pro wrestling champion, a Mob enforcer, and an actor in one of the greatest films of all time.
If you haven’t read this, you should.
If you have, please share.
“The Day Verne Gagne Broke a Mobster’s Leg”
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Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2007) Timberwolves GM Kevin McHale was named the best GM in sports by Forbes magazine.
From Asch NBA: “You might want to sit down for this one…”
#NBA #RaisedByWolves
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#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2005) The #Vikings traded Randy Moss to the Oakland Raiders for Napoleon Harris, a first-round draft pick (#7 – Troy Williamson) and a 7th round pick. #SKOL #NFL www.newspapers.com/clip/1200140...
Thank you so much. Appreciate it when people read my stuff!
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#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1973) The Fighting Saints lose 4-1 to the LA Sharks in a game where a bench clearing brawl led to a referee’s miscalculation of penalties. The error gave the Sharks an odd man advantage resulting in a goal. www.newspapers.com/clip/80302736/
I wrote a version of this last year but it was incomplete.
This is VERY different. It has interviews from the family (pun intended) with INCREDIBLE new details.
65 years ago this month...
The Day Verne Gagne Broke a Mobster's Leg
Please give it a read
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Fun Fact: #OTD in 1960, USA wins Olympic gold in hockey with a 9-4 victory over Czechoslovakia at Squaw Valley. www.newspapers.com/clip/1198626...
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2024) The Gophers men’s and women’s basketball teams give up 100 points on the same night. www.newspapers.com/article/star...
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Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2021) With a 118-99 loss to the Phoenix Suns, the #RaisedbyWolves became the worst franchise in North America - .393 win% (Currently .420) (Thanks CoryCove) www.newspapers.com/clip/1198088...
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2011) The #MnTwins announce the Spruce trees that were considered a distraction to hitters had been removed from center field the previous week, although an exact date was never specified. www.newspapers.com/clip/96590941/
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1978) Bud Grant decides to look outside the organization to fill his Defensive Coordinator position. D-Line coach Buddy Ryan then leaves to become the Bears DC. #SKOL #VIkings www.newspapers.com/clip/96590870/
