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Digital Discussion: The Minnesota Twins Spring Training History

Jan 21, 2025

 
,10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

January 21, 10:30 a.m. 

Swing into the growth of Spring Training with the Minnesota Twins. In February 1925 history was changed in Fort Myers with the arrival of the Philadelphia Athletics and their manager Connie Mack. This began a history of spring training in Fort Myers that continues to this day. The first four teams to play spring training baseball in Fort Myers played in historic Terry Park. When the...

January 21, 10:30 a.m. 

Swing into the growth of Spring Training with the Minnesota Twins. In February 1925 history was changed in Fort Myers with the arrival of the Philadelphia Athletics and their manager Connie Mack. This began a history of spring training in Fort Myers that continues to this day. The first four teams to play spring training baseball in Fort Myers played in historic Terry Park. When the Minnesota Twins began spring training in 1991, they had a ballpark built especially for them known as Hammond Stadium. The Twins continue to play in Fort Myers to this day. Learn all about their storied history and join Museum Manager, Holly Shaffer, for this free virtual presentation. Register online at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZgbD-dvXRJKGYHh_Lurnnw#/reg…

 

26.6338939, -81.8822797

 

239-334-7419

2350 McGregor Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33901
United States

Add to Calendar 2025-01-21 10:30:00 2025-01-21 11:30:00 Digital Discussion: The Minnesota Twins Spring Training History January 21, 10:30 a.m.  Swing into the growth of Spring Training with the Minnesota Twins. In February 1925 history was changed in Fort Myers with the arrival of the Philadelphia Athletics and their manager Connie Mack. This began a history of spring training in Fort Myers that continues to this day. The first four teams to play spring training baseball in Fort Myers played in historic Terry Park. When the Minnesota Twins began spring training in 1991, they had a ballpark built especially for them known as Hammond Stadium. The Twins continue to play in Fort Myers to this day. Learn all about their storied history and join Museum Manager, Holly Shaffer, for this free virtual presentation. Register online at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZgbD-dvXRJKGYHh_Lurnnw#/reg…   Location Visit Fort Myers vcb@leegov.com America/New_York public

Key Features

Sports & Recreation

26.6338939, -81.8822797

 

239-334-7419

2350 McGregor Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33901
United States

Add to Calendar 2025-01-21 10:30:00 2025-01-21 11:30:00 Digital Discussion: The Minnesota Twins Spring Training History January 21, 10:30 a.m.  Swing into the growth of Spring Training with the Minnesota Twins. In February 1925 history was changed in Fort Myers with the arrival of the Philadelphia Athletics and their manager Connie Mack. This began a history of spring training in Fort Myers that continues to this day. The first four teams to play spring training baseball in Fort Myers played in historic Terry Park. When the Minnesota Twins began spring training in 1991, they had a ballpark built especially for them known as Hammond Stadium. The Twins continue to play in Fort Myers to this day. Learn all about their storied history and join Museum Manager, Holly Shaffer, for this free virtual presentation. Register online at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZgbD-dvXRJKGYHh_Lurnnw#/reg…   Location Visit Fort Myers vcb@leegov.com America/New_York public

Key Features

Sports & Recreation