This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/5/2023
This lot features a 1980 Minnesota Twins team signed Official American League baseball with the manager, Johnny Goryl, signing on the sweet spot.
The 1980 Twins were a major league baseball team that represented the city of Minneapolis-St. Paul in the American League. The team finished the regular season with a record of 77-84, good for fifth place in the American League West division. Despite the losing record, the 1980 Twins had several bright spots, including third baseman John Castino, who was named an All-Star and finished second in the American League Rookie of the Year voting. The team also had solid pitching from veterans Jerry Koosman and Geoff Zahn. However, the Twins struggled to find consistency throughout the season and were unable to compete with the division's top teams. While the 1980 season was ultimately a disappointment, it provided valuable experience for several young players who would go on to contribute to the Twins' future success in the 1980s.