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Tony Oliva Visits Hammond Stadium on Saturday, June 13

Published on June 8, 2015 under Florida State League (FSL1)
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FORT MYERS, Fla. (June 8, 2015) - On Saturday, June 13, the Fort Myers Miracle are pleased to welcome Minnesota Twins legend Tony Oliva to Hammond Stadium at the CenturyLink Sports Complex on Latino Heritage Night presented by Mundo FOX, Latino 97.9 FM and Juan AM.

Oliva will sign autographs for fans, pose for pictures and throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to a 6:05 p.m. game with the Bradenton Marauders. Gates to Hammond Stadium will open at 5 p.m.

In a 15-year career in the Major Leagues, Oliva was a career Twin and appeared in 1,676 games for the Minnesota organization from 1962 to 1976. After 16 games combined in his first two years in the Twin Cities, Oliva made the Opening Day roster in 1964 and played in 161 games en route to the Rookie of Year Award while leading the American League in runs, hits, doubles, total bases and batting average.

The 1964 marked the first of eight consecutive seasons as an American League All-Star. Oliva finished second in the Most Valuable Player voting in 1965 and 1970. Tony won a Gold Glove in right field in 1967.

During his career, Oliva was the American League batting champion in three times in 1964, 1965 and 1971. Oliva finished his career with a .304 batting average, 1,917 hits, 329 doubles, 220 home runs, 947 runs batted in and 870 runs scored.

Born in Cuba, Oliva is considered one of the best Latin American baseball players of all time and was inducted into the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame in 2000.

Saturday is also a SINK or SWIM night with All You Can Drink domestic draft beers. For $16, fans can get an A.Y.C.D. wristband and a general admission ticket.

To order tickets, call (239) 768-4210 or order online at www.miraclebaseball.com.

The Fort Myers Miracle are the Class A Advanced minor league baseball affiliate of the Minnesota Twins Major League Baseball club. Since moving to Fort Myers in 1992, the Miracle have qualified for the Florida State League Playoffs eight times and won the Florida State League Championship in 2014. Home games are played at Hammond Stadium at the CenturyLink Sports Complex. The Fort Myers Miracle season begins in April and ends in September. For a game and events schedule, or more information, visit www.miraclebaseball.com.

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