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Dan WHENESOTA

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Award winning writer and best selling author- A Slap Shot in Time: a.co/d/jfn2Jpa History of Heartbreak: amzn.to/322KRoS MN sports historian, teacher, pop culture nerd, foodie

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 21h

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 22h

Fun Fact: #OTD in 2024 The @MinnesotaLynx come back from 18 points down to win game 1 of WNBA Finals.

It was the largest comeback in finals history. They were 15 down with 5 minutes left. Teams before then were 0-183. www.newspapers.com/article/star...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 22h

Fun Fact: #OTD in 2013 the @minnesotalynx win the 2013 #WNBA championship. It was the 2nd title in franchise history, and their 2nd in 3 years. #LynxRecognize

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 22h

Fun Fact: #OTD in 1976, Mayor George Latimer proclaimed it “Minnesota Fighting Saints Day” in @CityofStPaul to honor the home opener of the “New” Fighting Saints. They beat the Indianapolis Racers 4-1 that night.

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 22h

Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2021) Kirk Cousins and Mike Zimmer have an awkward shoving moment after a last second Greg Joseph field goal defeats the Lions 19-17. #Vikings #SKOL

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Weird Cousins Zimmer Shove Fight Thing

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 22h

Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2018) Jimmy Butler shows up unexpectedly at Timberwolves practice, teams up with 3rd stringers and screams at team officials, "You (bleeping) need me. You can't win without me." #RaisedByWolves #WolvesBack www.newspapers.com/clip/1110121...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 22h

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2003) The #17 Gopher football team lost to No #20 Michigan 38-35 at the Metrodome. The #Gophers led 28-7 after 3 quarters and gave up 31 points to Michigan in the 4th. #RTB #SKIUMAH www.newspapers.com/clip/1110120...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 1d

Fun Fact: #OTD in 2015, Maya Moore hits a 3 pointer with 1.7s left on the clock, to win game 3 of the #WNBA finals 80-77.

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Maya Moore's Game 3 Buzzer-Beater From All-Angles!

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 1d

Also, #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2010) the #MNTwins lose 6-1 at Yankee Stadium and are swept in the #ALDS, 3-0.

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 1d

Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2009) The Phil Cuzzi Game. Score tied at 3 in the 11th of #ALDS game 2, Joe Mauer hits a fair ball down the left field line, but is ruled foul by umpire Phil Cuzzi. #MNTwins

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Phil Cuzzi- Blown Call - 2009 ALDS

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 1d

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2004) The #MnTwins lose to the Yankees 6-5 (11 innings) in game 4 of the #ALDS, and lose the series 3 games to 1. The winning run was scored by Alex Rodriguez.

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 2d

Fun Fact: #OTD in 1956 Southdale opens. It was the first indoor mall in the US.

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 2d

Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1988) The North Stars equipment bus crashes into downed electrical poles on its way from Montreal to Quebec City. #MNWild #NHL

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 2d

Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1982) After Detroit goaltender Greg Stefan hits Willi Plett in the head with his stick, Plett retaliates with a slash to Stefan’s head. It was Plett’s 2nd game as a North Star and he would be suspended 8 games. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlUb...

Plett chops Stefan. 10/8/82

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 2d

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1962) The #Vikings release Mike Mercer, the first kicker in franchise history, after going 0-5 on FGs in the first 4 games of the season. #SKOL

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Fun Fact: #OTD in 2011 the @MinnesotaLynx beat the Atlanta Dream 73-67, sweeping the series 3 games to none, and winning the first of their 4 #WNBA championships. #LynxRecognize

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 3d

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1976) After moving to St. Paul from Cleveland, the “New” Fighting Saints play their first game, losing 7-2 to the Stingers in Cincinnati. #MnWild #ASlapShotInTime #NHL www.newspapers.com/clip/1108606...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 4d

Fun Fact: #OTD in 2020 my first book, "History of Heartbreak", was released.
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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 4d

Also, #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2006): The #MnTwins lose to the Oakland A’s 8-3 and are swept in #ALDS 3-0. www.newspapers.com/clip/1107456...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 4d

Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2005) #Vikings players charter a cruise on lake Minnetonka during their bye week in what will come to be known as the “Love Boat” Scandal. #Skol #NFL
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Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2002): Carl Pohlad admits to volunteering the #MnTwins for contraction – DURING the clubhouse celebration for winning the ALDS. He added, “I don’t feel guilty in the least. Why should I?” #ALCS www.newspapers.com/clip/1107456...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 4d

Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2000): The #MNWild play the first official game in franchise history losing to the Mighty Ducks 3-1. Marian Gaborik scored the franchise’s first goal near the end of the 2nd period. #NHL www.newspapers.com/clip/1107455...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 4d

Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1969) The #MnTwins lose to the Baltimore Orioles 11-2 at Metropolitan Stadium and are swept in the #ALCS. www.newspapers.com/clip/1107455...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 4d

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1963) The #Vikings lose to the St. Louis Cardinals 56-14 at Metropolitan Stadium. It was the worst home loss ever. #Skol

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Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2003): The #MnTwins lose game 4 of the #ALDS to the New York Yankees 8-1, ending the best of 5 series, 3 games to 1. #MLB #MLBPostseason www.newspapers.com/clip/1107453...

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