MLB Team Guide
Minnesota Twins: History, World Series & Facts
The Twins began as the Washington Senators, a charter member of the American League in 1901, and moved to Minnesota in 1961. The franchise has won three World Series: 1924 in Washington, and 1987 and 1991 in Minnesota.
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Quick facts
| Founded | 1901 as the Washington Senators; in Minnesota since 1961 |
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| Ballpark | Target Field, Minneapolis (opened 2010) |
| World Series titles | 3 (1924, 1987, 1991) |
| AL pennants | 6 (1924, 1925, 1933, 1965, 1987, 1991) |
| Former ballparks | Metropolitan Stadium (1961–1981), Metrodome (1982–2009) |
World Series history
The franchise has won three World Series, each in seven games. Both Minnesota titles came while the team played at the Metrodome.
- 1924 World Series (as Washington Senators): beat the New York Giants 4–3
- 1987 World Series: beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4–3
- 1991 World Series: beat the Atlanta Braves 4–3
- Also won AL pennants in 1925, 1933 and 1965
Franchise history
- 1901: Began play as the Washington Senators, an American League charter member.
- 1924: Won the World Series over the New York Giants.
- 1961: Moved to Minnesota and became the Twins.
- 1982: Moved into the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome.
- 1987: Won the franchise's first World Series in Minnesota.
- 2010: Opened Target Field.
- 2023: Beat Toronto in the Wild Card Series, ending an 18-game postseason losing streak dating to 2004.
Franchise record holders
| Home runs | Harmon Killebrew, 559 |
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| Pitching wins | Walter Johnson, 417 |
| Hits | Sam Rice, 2,889 (Washington, 1915–1933) |
Retired numbers
- 3Harmon Killebrew
- 6Tony Oliva
- 7Joe Mauer
- 10Tom Kelly (manager)
- 14Kent Hrbek
- 28Bert Blyleven
- 29Rod Carew
- 34Kirby Puckett
- 36Jim Kaat
- 42Jackie Robinson (retired across MLB)
Hall of Famers
Walter Johnson, Sam Rice, Goose Goslin, Bucky Harris, Harmon Killebrew, Rod Carew, Kirby Puckett, Bert Blyleven, Jim Kaat, Tony Oliva, Joe Mauer.
Biggest rivalries
- Chicago White Sox: AL Central rivals since the division began play in 1994.
- New York Yankees: six postseason meetings from 2003 to 2019, all won by New York.
- Milwaukee Brewers: the interleague "Border Battle" between neighboring states.
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How many World Series have the Twins won?
Three: 1924 as the Washington Senators, then 1987 and 1991 in Minnesota.
Were the Twins once the Washington Senators?
Yes. The franchise played in Washington from 1901 to 1960 and moved to Minnesota for the 1961 season.
Who has the most home runs in Twins history?
Harmon Killebrew, with 559 for the franchise.
What was the Twins' postseason losing streak?
The Twins lost 18 straight postseason games from 2004 until 2023, when they beat Toronto in the Wild Card Series.
When did Target Field open?
In 2010. The Twins played at the Metrodome from 1982 to 2009.
Sources
Facts checked September 23, 2026. Live figures above come from ESPN.