(KNSI) – A legendary Minnesota Twins coach will throw out the first pitch for the St. Cloud Rox home opener.
Ron “Gardy” Gardenhire will throw out the ceremonial first pitch on Friday, June 4th, at Joe Faber Field.
It’s part of the Opening Day festivities presented by Coborn’s.
The Rox will take on the Duluth Huskies at 7:05 pm at the Rock Pile, and all fans will have the opportunity to meet Gardenhire, get autographs, and take pictures beginning at 6:05 pm.
Gardenhire spent 17 seasons as a manager at the Major League level with the Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers.
In his 13 seasons with the Twins, he led the Twins to six Central Division titles and an appearance in the American League Championship Series in 2002.
Gardy finished his Twins managerial career with 1,068 wins, the second-most in franchise history behind Tom Kelly (1,140 wins).
The New York Mets drafted Gardenhire in the sixth round of the 1979 amateur draft.
He played for the Mets for five seasons, from 1981 to 1985. During his playing career, Gardenhire played shortstop, second base, and third base.
He was plagued by injuries, especially to his hamstring.
Following the 1986 season, he was traded to the Minnesota Twins, where he played one season for their Triple-A affiliate before retiring as a player.
The 2021 season presented by Fleet Farm will be the Rox tenth season of Northwoods League baseball.
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