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Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew Dead at 74

Minnesota Twins slugger is 11th on all-time home run list

By the Associated Press

Posted May 17, 2011 12:12 PM CDT

(AP) – Harmon Killebrew, the Minnesota Twins slugger known for his tape-measure home runs, has died at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was 74. The team said Killebrew died peacefully this morning with his wife, Nita, and their family at his side. He had been diagnosed with esophageal cancer in December. Killebrew hit 573 home runs during his 22-year career, the 11th-most in major league history. His eight seasons with 40 or more homers still is tied for second in league history to Babe Ruth.

This is a March 19, 2011, file photo of Minnesota Twins Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew.
This is a March 19, 2011, file photo of Minnesota Twins Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew.   (Charles Krupa)
Harmon Killebrew swings away on May 22, 1962.
Harmon Killebrew swings away on May 22, 1962.   (BOB SCHUTZ)
This Oct. 1, 1969, file photo shows Minnesota Twins' Harmon Killebrew hitting his 49th home run of the season.
This Oct. 1, 1969, file photo shows Minnesota Twins' Harmon Killebrew hitting his 49th home run of the season.   (RW)
This Sept. 12, 1964, file photo shows Harmon Killebrew posing with 9-year-old Johnny Guiney. Killebrew had visited Guiney after he was hospitalized with critical burns.
This Sept. 12, 1964, file photo shows Harmon Killebrew posing with 9-year-old Johnny Guiney. Killebrew had visited Guiney after he was hospitalized with critical burns.   (Harry Harris)
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Harmon Killebrew, the Minnesota Twins slugger known for his tape-measure home runs, has died at his home in Scottsdale, Ariz. He was 74.   (YouTue)

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Ripp
May 17, 2011 6:28 PM CDT
Watching Jack Morris cry on a televised interview REALLY says something about the man. I mean, Jack wasn't the nicest guy in baseball, and that's an understatement.
Spudsy
May 17, 2011 2:00 PM CDT
And he did it without steroids and WITH class. Back when baseball mattered.  RIP. 
Sherlock1
May 17, 2011 1:34 PM CDT
A great ballplayer and a truly kind gentleman. He would travel with other Twins players to community ballparks when he was a star player and teach us kids the fundamentals of the game. I've never met anyone who came in contact with him that does not remember a smile, kind words and encouragement, no matter how young and awkward we may have been. Thanks Killer, and Godspeed.  

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