Rod Carew

On this date in 1986, Rod Carew announces his retirement from baseball.

"Carew was a damn fool to sign that contract. He only gets $170,000 and we all know damn well that he's worth more than that. But that's what his agent asked for, so that's what he gets." - Twins owner Calvin Griffith (1978)

Ben Oglivie

Born on this date, Ben Oglivie.

"He's the only batter who makes me uncomfortable when I'm holding on a runner on first base." - Rod Carew on lefty Oglivie

Rod Carew

On this date in 1991, Rod Carew is elected into the Hall of Fame.

"Greaseballs. That is all I ever throw him and he still hits them. He is the only player who consistently hits my grease. He sees the ball so well. I guess he can pick out the dry side." - Gaylord Perry

Rod Carew

On this date in 1977, Rod Carew is named the AL MVP after batting .388 with 239 hits and 128 runs.

"He's the only guy I know who can go four for three." - Alan Bannister

Rod Carew

On this date in 1986, Rod Carew retired from baseball.

"Some guys, and I put myself in this category, have to snort and fume to get everything going. Carew doesn't. He's smooth. He seems to be doing it without trying." - Ted Williams

Rod Carew

On this date in 1969, Rod Carew of the Twins steals second base, third base and home plate during the 3rd inning of an 8-2 loss to the Tigers.

"I taught him how to steal home. That's all I ever taught him. As for batting, he knew how to do that all by himself." - Billy Martin

Ben Oglivie

Born on today's date, Ben Oglivie.

"He's the only hitter who makes me uncomfortable when I'm holding a runner on first base." - Rod Carew on lefty, Oglivie

Rod Carew

On this date in 1991, Rod Carew is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"I get a kick out of watching teams defense me. A player moves two steps in one direction and I hit it two steps the other way."

Rod Carew

On this date in 1977, Rod Carew is named the AL MVP after batting .388 with 239 hits.

"Greaseballs. That is all I ever throw him and he still hits them. He is the only player who consistently hits my grease. He sees the ball so well. I guess he can pick out the dry side." - Gaylord Perry 

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Rod Carew

On this date in 1986, Rod Carew announces his retirement from baseball.

"Carew was a damn fool to sign that contract. He only gets $170,000 and we all know damn well that he's worth a lot more than that. But that's what his agent asked for, so that's what he gets." - Twins owner Calvin Griffith (1978)

Ben Oglivie

Born on today's date, Ben Oglivie.

"He's the only hitter who makes me uncomfortable when I'm holding a runner on first base." - Rod Carew on lefty Oglivie

Rod Carew

On this date in 1967, Rod Carew of the Twins wins the AL Rookie of the Year Award.

"He's the only guy I know who can go four for three." - Alan Bannister

Rod Carew

On this date in 1985, Rod Carew collects his 3000th hit.

"Some guys, and I put myself in this category, have to snort and fume to get everything going. Carew doesn't. He's smooth. He seems to be doing it without even trying." - Ted Williams

Rod Carew

On this date in 1986, Rod Carew announces his retirement from baseball.

"I get a kick out of watching a team defense me. A player moves two steps in one direction and I hit it two steps the other way."

Rod Carew

Born on today's date, Rod Carew.

"Greaseballs. That is all I ever throw him and he still hits them. He is the only player in baseball who consistently hits my grease. He sees the ball so well, I guess he can pick out the dry side." - Gaylord Perry