A huge honor happened to one of Minnesota's own today.  A guy from St. Paul, Minnesota, who won the hearts of Minnesota Twins fans for 15 years, heard the news today that he was being elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York!  And the thrilling moment when Joe Mauer got the exciting call was caught on camera.

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Minnesota Twin, Joe Mauer, Was just Elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame!

When he was just four years old, Joe Mauer was hitting the ball so hard in his T-Ball league that he was asked to leave.  His hit was just too much for the other players.  Today, he is in the National Baseball Hall of Fame alongside other Minnesota Twins greats:

  • 1984 - Harmon Killebrew
  • 1991 - Rod Carew
  • 2011 - Kirby Puckett
  • 2011 - Bert Blyleven
  • 2022 - Jim Kaat
  • 2022 - Tony Oliva
  • 2024 - Joe Mauer
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First Ballot Hall of Famer Added to Joe Mauer's Accomplishments Today

The pride that Minnesota felt today, it was honestly contagious.  Once the Minnesota Twins shared the news, it seemed like our state got a little bit happier.  People were sharing memories and special moments that they had at games or photos with Joe himself.  It was an amazing site to watch on social media as we all went down memory lane for a few moments with one of our favorite Minnesota Twins players.

One of the posts that helped that journey today was put up by the Minnesota Twins.  Joe has his catcher's glove up and in that stance and just above that are some of his biggest moments.

  • Hometown Hero
  • Number One Draft Pick
  • MVP
  • 6x All-Star
  • 3x Batting Champ
  • 3x Gold Glove
  • Lifelong Minnesota Twin
  • First Ballot Hall of Famer

The Moment When Minnesota Twin, Joe Mauer, Found Out He Was Elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame

This didn't have to happen for the fans...but I am so glad it did!  The moment when Joe Mauer got the phone call with the huge news that he was in the National Baseball Hall of Fame was caught on camera.  If you missed it, enjoy the moment below.

When Will The Ceremony Take Place for Joe Mauer at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York?

According to CNN, the ceremony to honor Joe Mauer at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York will be on July 21st, 2024. Adrián Beltré and Todd Helton will also be honored

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Congratulations, Joe!  Your major league debut happened on my birthday and I have been a fan since I first heard your name.  It was always a pleasure to watch you play!

Now...I need to make a few phone calls and see if my family has any room at their place in July.  They live in Cooperstown.  ;)

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