We remember Tony Oliva for winning 3 AL batting titles.
We remember Zoilo Versalles for the 1965 AL MVP.
They were 2 of the 4 cubanos who played for the 1965 AL champion Twins. The other two were Camilo Pascual and Sandy Valdespino.
We remember Zoilo Versalles for the 1965 AL MVP.
They were 2 of the 4 cubanos who played for the 1965 AL champion Twins. The other two were Camilo Pascual and Sandy Valdespino.
Back in June 1966, Tony and Zoilo were a part of very unique baseball history. They both hit home runs along with teammates Rich Rollins, future Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew and Don Mincher.
I should add that Camilo Pascual and Sandy Valdespino were also involved in that historic game. Pascual started the game but left early. Valdespino grounded out between Versalles and Oliva’s home runs.
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