1955 Topps Harmon Killebrew
Induction Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 1984, Player
Born: June 29, 1936, in Payette, Idaho
ML Debut: 6/23/1954
Primary Position: First Baseman
Bats: R Throws: R Primary Uniform #: 3
Played For: Washington Senators (1954-1960), Minnesota Twins (1961-1974), Kansas City Royals (1975)
Primary Team: Minnesota Twins
Post-Season: 1965 World Series, 1969 ALCS, 1970 ALCS
Awards: All-Star (11): 1959, 1961, 1963-1971; 1969 American League Most Valuable Player
Hitting
Bio
Although quiet and soft-spoken, Harmon Killebrew epitomized raw power. He hit an astounding 573 career round-trippers, surpassed only by Babe Ruth among American League sluggers. Over his 22-year career with the Senators, Twins, and Royals, he tied or led the league in home runs six times, belted 40 or more on eight occasions and knocked in 100 or more runs nine times. "Killer" won the American League MVP Award in 1969, when he led the league in home runs, RBI, walks and on-base percentage.
Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 1984, Player
Born: June 29, 1936, in Payette, Idaho
ML Debut: 6/23/1954
Primary Position: First Baseman
Bats: R Throws: R Primary Uniform #: 3
Played For: Washington Senators (1954-1960), Minnesota Twins (1961-1974), Kansas City Royals (1975)
Primary Team: Minnesota Twins
Post-Season: 1965 World Series, 1969 ALCS, 1970 ALCS
Awards: All-Star (11): 1959, 1961, 1963-1971; 1969 American League Most Valuable Player
Hitting
Bio
Although quiet and soft-spoken, Harmon Killebrew epitomized raw power. He hit an astounding 573 career round-trippers, surpassed only by Babe Ruth among American League sluggers. Over his 22-year career with the Senators, Twins, and Royals, he tied or led the league in home runs six times, belted 40 or more on eight occasions and knocked in 100 or more runs nine times. "Killer" won the American League MVP Award in 1969, when he led the league in home runs, RBI, walks and on-base percentage.