Dan WHENESOTA
@whenesota.com
Award winning writer and best selling author-
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MN sports historian, teacher, pop culture nerd, foodie
A Slap Shot in Time: a.co/d/jfn2Jpa
History of Heartbreak: amzn.to/322KRoS
MN sports historian, teacher, pop culture nerd, foodie
Fun Fact: #OTD in 2017, Alabama nearly beats the #Gophers basketball team with only 3 players after having their entire bench ejected. #GoGophers #SkiUMah
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November 25, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 2017, Alabama nearly beats the #Gophers basketball team with only 3 players after having their entire bench ejected. #GoGophers #SkiUMah
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Fun Fact: #OTD in 1975 A group of Minnesota investors purchased the Denver Dynamos of the NASL. Although not yet named, the team would come to be known as the Minnesota Kicks and begin play in 1976 at Met Stadium. #MNUFC #MLS www.newspapers.com/clip/1136073...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1975 A group of Minnesota investors purchased the Denver Dynamos of the NASL. Although not yet named, the team would come to be known as the Minnesota Kicks and begin play in 1976 at Met Stadium. #MNUFC #MLS www.newspapers.com/clip/1136073...
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1987) The North Stars' Dino Ciccarelli exits his house without pants and is witnessed by police who were watching from a neighbor’s home. He was arrested, and ticketed with indecent exposure. #NHL #MNWild www.newspapers.com/clip/1136073...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:08 PM
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1987) The North Stars' Dino Ciccarelli exits his house without pants and is witnessed by police who were watching from a neighbor’s home. He was arrested, and ticketed with indecent exposure. #NHL #MNWild www.newspapers.com/clip/1136073...
Fun Fact: OTD in 2024 The Vikings blow an 11 point lead with 25s left, but still beat the bears 30-27 in OT
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November 24, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Fun Fact: OTD in 2024 The Vikings blow an 11 point lead with 25s left, but still beat the bears 30-27 in OT
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Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2024) The #MNUFC lose to LA 6-1 in the MLS WCSFs. The 6 goals allowed tied the franchise record.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2024) The #MNUFC lose to LA 6-1 in the MLS WCSFs. The 6 goals allowed tied the franchise record.
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Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2001) Alabama businessman Donald Watkins offers to buy the #MnTwins www.newspapers.com/clip/1135672...
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November 24, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2001) Alabama businessman Donald Watkins offers to buy the #MnTwins www.newspapers.com/clip/1135672...
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1996) A miraculous catch by Denver’s Ed McCaffrey in the final minute of the game, gives the Broncos a 21-17 win at the Metrodome. (from Patrick Reusse article)
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Ed McCaffrey catches tipped ball for game winning TD (1996 @ Minnesota)
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November 24, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1996) A miraculous catch by Denver’s Ed McCaffrey in the final minute of the game, gives the Broncos a 21-17 win at the Metrodome. (from Patrick Reusse article)
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Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1979) MN boxer Scott LeDoux loses the #IBF/ #USBA World Heavyweight title bout to Mike Weaver in a unanimous 12 round decision at Met Center. www.newspapers.com/clip/1135672...
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November 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1979) MN boxer Scott LeDoux loses the #IBF/ #USBA World Heavyweight title bout to Mike Weaver in a unanimous 12 round decision at Met Center. www.newspapers.com/clip/1135672...
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1962) A controversial penalty on Bobby Bell in the final minutes of the Gopher/Badger game costs Minnesota the Big 10 championship and a trip to the rose bowl (credit: Patrick Reusse)
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November 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1962) A controversial penalty on Bobby Bell in the final minutes of the Gopher/Badger game costs Minnesota the Big 10 championship and a trip to the rose bowl (credit: Patrick Reusse)
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Fun Fact: #OTD in 1979 the Minnesota Kicks beat the Tulsa Roughnecks 7-6 in their first regular season indoor game. (thanks Keith Grinde) www.newspapers.com/article/tuls...
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November 23, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1979 the Minnesota Kicks beat the Tulsa Roughnecks 7-6 in their first regular season indoor game. (thanks Keith Grinde) www.newspapers.com/article/tuls...
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November 23, 2025 at 1:01 AM
I've discounted my book #ASlapShotInTime for holiday shopping this week. Makes a great gift for hockey fans or movie fans.
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Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2010) the #Vikings fire head coach Brad Childress. #SKOL
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November 22, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2010) the #Vikings fire head coach Brad Childress. #SKOL
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Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2008) The Gophers lose to Iowa 55-0 in their last game at the Metrodome. Yes, this was the one with the Iowa fans in the bathroom.
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#RTB #SkiUmah #GoGophers www.newspapers.com/clip/1134660...
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November 22, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2008) The Gophers lose to Iowa 55-0 in their last game at the Metrodome. Yes, this was the one with the Iowa fans in the bathroom.
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Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2007) Torii Hunter signs with the California Angels in free agency. This was one year after the Ballpark Bill was passed and a few months after ground was broken on Target Field. #MNTwins www.newspapers.com/clip/1134130...
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November 22, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2007) Torii Hunter signs with the California Angels in free agency. This was one year after the Ballpark Bill was passed and a few months after ground was broken on Target Field. #MNTwins www.newspapers.com/clip/1134130...
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2001) After being criticized for taking plays off, Randy Moss famously declares to Sid Hartman, “I play when I want to play.” #SKOL #VIKINGS #NFL
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November 22, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2001) After being criticized for taking plays off, Randy Moss famously declares to Sid Hartman, “I play when I want to play.” #SKOL #VIKINGS #NFL
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#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1950) The Minneapolis Lakers lose to the Fort Wayne Pistons 19-18. It is the lowest scoring game in @NBA history. #NBA (Thanks KeithGrinde)
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November 22, 2025 at 9:19 PM
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1950) The Minneapolis Lakers lose to the Fort Wayne Pistons 19-18. It is the lowest scoring game in @NBA history. #NBA (Thanks KeithGrinde)
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#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2021) the #MNUFC lose to the Portland Timbers 3-1 in the first round of the #MLS playoffs.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:06 PM
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2021) the #MNUFC lose to the Portland Timbers 3-1 in the first round of the #MLS playoffs.
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#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1979) The Gund brothers withdraw their bid for NBA franchise at Met Center because they felt the $12M fee was too high. A few years later they would buy the Cavs for $20M. www.newspapers.com/clip/81237184/
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November 21, 2025 at 1:05 PM
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1979) The Gund brothers withdraw their bid for NBA franchise at Met Center because they felt the $12M fee was too high. A few years later they would buy the Cavs for $20M. www.newspapers.com/clip/81237184/
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1943 the #Gophers beat Wisconsin 25-13 but coach George Hauser refuses to accept the "Slab of Bacon" trophy out of respect for war rationing. #GoGophers #RTB #SKIUMAH
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November 20, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1943 the #Gophers beat Wisconsin 25-13 but coach George Hauser refuses to accept the "Slab of Bacon" trophy out of respect for war rationing. #GoGophers #RTB #SKIUMAH
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Also #OTD in Minnesota Sports History (2022) the 8-1 #Vikings lose to Dallas 40-3 at U.S. Bank Stadium. It was the second worst home loss in franchise history. #SKOL CC (Thanks @BenGoessling)
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November 20, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Also #OTD in Minnesota Sports History (2022) the 8-1 #Vikings lose to Dallas 40-3 at U.S. Bank Stadium. It was the second worst home loss in franchise history. #SKOL CC (Thanks @BenGoessling)
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Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1981) The dome at the #Vikings practice facility in Eden Prairie also collapses, the day after the Metrodome roof collapsed for the first time. #SKOL (Thanks KeithGrinde)
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November 20, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1981) The dome at the #Vikings practice facility in Eden Prairie also collapses, the day after the Metrodome roof collapsed for the first time. #SKOL (Thanks KeithGrinde)
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Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1977) Walter Payton runs for 275 yards against the #Vikings breaking OJ Simpsons single game rushing record. Even more impressive, he did it while running a fever with the flu. #SKOL www.newspapers.com/clip/1133641...
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November 20, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1977) Walter Payton runs for 275 yards against the #Vikings breaking OJ Simpsons single game rushing record. Even more impressive, he did it while running a fever with the flu. #SKOL www.newspapers.com/clip/1133641...
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1966) #Vikings head coach Norm Van Brocklin benches Fran Tarkenton in favor of backup Ron Vander Kelen who goes 6 for 15, for 100 yards and 1 int in a 21-6 loss to the Rams. #SKOL
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November 20, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1966) #Vikings head coach Norm Van Brocklin benches Fran Tarkenton in favor of backup Ron Vander Kelen who goes 6 for 15, for 100 yards and 1 int in a 21-6 loss to the Rams. #SKOL
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#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1909) the #GoGophers lose the “Little Brown Jug” for the first time in a 15 – 6 Loss to Michigan at Northrop Field. #RTB #SKIUMAH
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November 20, 2025 at 1:11 PM
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1909) the #GoGophers lose the “Little Brown Jug” for the first time in a 15 – 6 Loss to Michigan at Northrop Field. #RTB #SKIUMAH
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Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2008) Jaguars WR Troy Williamson challenges #Vikings coach Brad Childress to fight, a few days before playing his former team. Williamson hadn’t yet learned he would be inactive for that game. #SKOL www.newspapers.com/clip/1132924...
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November 19, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2008) Jaguars WR Troy Williamson challenges #Vikings coach Brad Childress to fight, a few days before playing his former team. Williamson hadn’t yet learned he would be inactive for that game. #SKOL www.newspapers.com/clip/1132924...