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University of Minnesota Athletics
Gophers, Twins Ready to Start New Chapter
3/2/2015 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
March 2, 2015
THE SERIES
MOLITOR AND ANDERSON - Molitor Hiring (Nov. 3-4, 2014) | Anderson Bio
GOPHERS-TWINS CONNECTIONS - Photo Gallery
MEDIA COVERAGE
For the first time in decades, and the first time ever in Fort Myers, Fla., the Golden Gophers and the Twins will play each other in an exhibition game. The game on March 4 will serve as a celebration of Minnesota baseball and the ties between the two teams. First pitch at Hammond Stadium is set for 6:05 p.m. CST.
HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN - FSN Plus Info | TIBN Info
The game will be simulcast on FSN Plus and the Treasure Island Baseball Network (96.3 FM on Twin Cities radio dials). Follow @GopherBaseball on Twitter for photos and updates during the trip to Fort Myers.
THE SERIES
The Twins and Gophers plan to play an exhibition game every other year. The teams have not faced each other since April 1987, a game the Twins won 11-0 at the Metrodome.
MOLITOR AND ANDERSON - Molitor Hiring (Nov. 3-4, 2014) | Anderson Bio
First-year Twins manager Paul Molitor and Gophers 34th-year head coach John Anderson were teammates at the U in the 1970s before taking the next steps in their baseball playing and coaching careers. Whether working on the Siebert Field Legacy Campaign, participating in Pro Alumni Games at the Metrodome, tracking each other's careers or just asking about each other's families, the two have stayed in contact for the past 40 years.
GOPHERS-TWINS CONNECTIONS - Photo Gallery
In addition to current Twins closer Glen Perkins, several other Gophers have played for and/or been drafted by the Twins. Paul Giel, Jerry Kindall, George Thomas, Fred Bruckbauer, Dave Winfield, Paul Molitor, Terry Steinbach, Greg Olson, Denny Neagle, J.T. Bruett, Brent Gates, Brian Raabe and Cole De Vries all spent time with Minnesota's Major League club. Numerous Gophers have been drafted by the Twins, many going on to play in their minor league system. See the photo gallery above for more of them.
MEDIA COVERAGE
Gophers-Twins spring game tradition to build on (Link: Murphy News Service)
For Glen Perkins, scrimmage with Gophers will be no joke (Link: 1500ESPN)
Radio interview with Paul Molitor (Link: Gopher Sports Update)
Radio interview with Paul Molitor (Link: Gopher Sports Update)
Sights & Sounds: Spring Training
Sunday, February 22
Postgame Rouser: Gophers-Twins
Saturday, February 21
In the Cage: Michael Lippe
Tuesday, February 17
In the Cage: Ethan Cole
Monday, February 16