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  Kent Hrbek - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In 2000, his first year of eligibility, Hrbek garnered only 5 votes, nowhere near the 5% minimum threshhold for continued eligibility, and is thus ineligible for the Hall of Fame unless voted in by the Veterans Committee.
Kent Hrbek's number 14 was retired by the Twins in 1995, becoming one of only three others at the time (Harmon Killebrew, Rod Carew, and Tony Oliva) in franchise history.
Hrbek was one of seven Twins to be part of both the 1987 and 1991 World Series teams.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kent_Hrbek   (791 words)

  
 Kent Hrbek | BaseballLibrary.com
Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Kent Hrbek was an instant fan favorite when he joined the Twins in 1982, following a.379 batting average in the California League, best among all pro hitters in 1981.
Hrbek thumped a circuit blast to aid the club's Game One victory, but his most memorable contribution during the series came in Game Two, when he snuffed out a Braves' rally with a bit of first base chicanery.
Hrbek retired after the players strike prematurely ended the 1994 season, and had his number retired by Minnesota in August 1995.
www.baseballlibrary.com /baseballlibrary/ballplayers/H/Hrbek_Kent.stm   (1226 words)

  
 eBay - kent hrbek twins, Fan Apparel Souvenirs, Cards items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
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 Kent Hrbek Baseball Stats by Baseball Almanac
Kent Hrbek was born on Saturday, May 21, 1960, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Hrbek was 21 years old when he broke into the big leagues on August 24, 1981, with the Minnesota Twins.
His biographical data, year-by-year hitting stats, fielding stats, pitching stats (where applicable), career totals, uniform numbers, salary data and miscellaneous items-of-interest are presented by Baseball Almanac on this comprehensive Kent Hrbek baseball stats page.
www.baseball-almanac.com /players/player.php?p=hrbekke01   (279 words)

  
 Minnesota Twins : History : Retired Numbers: Kent Hrbek
Kent Hrbek grew up in the shadows of old Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington and was destined to become a Minnesota Twin.
Hrbek, who was the runner-up to Cal Ripken for American League Rookie of the Year in 1982, made his only All-Star appearance that season.
Hrbek had his number 14 formally retired on August 13, 1995.
minnesota.twins.mlb.com /NASApp/mlb/min/history/hrbek.jsp   (1583 words)

  
 Luther Eggebrecht Chevrolet Walleye Fishing Tournament for ALS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Kent Hrbek has been committed to ALS research and patients since his father, Ed Hrbek, died of ALS in 1982.
Kent and Jeanie Hrbek have raised over 1 million dollars to help fund ALS programs.
Kent has retired from the field, but will not retire against the fight against ALS until there is a cure.
www.alsmn.org /fishingtournament/hosts.html   (227 words)

  
 Major League Baseball News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Hrbek, left, and Gene Larkin were honored along with other members of the 1991 World Champion Twins prior to Minnesota's game against the Tigers on June 30, 2001.
Hrbek gave his Minnesota brethren plenty of thrills during his 14 years with the Twins.
Hrbek is one of many Twins players who stuck around Minnesota after his playing days were over, and he continues to contribute to the organization in whatever ways he can.
www.mlb.com /NASApp/mlb/mlb/news/mlb_leftfield.jsp?ymd=20020420&content_id=11797&vkey=leftfield&fext=.jsp   (906 words)

  
 Save the Minnesota Twins.com - Articles - Ventura Wanted Hrbek for Lieutenant Governor
MINNEAPOLIS -- When Kent Hrbek played for the Minnesota Twins, he frequently pinned teammates to the clubhouse floor, then predicted a future for himself in pro wrestling.
But when Jesse (The Body) Ventura asked Hrbek during the summer to be his tag-team partner — better known as lieutenant governor — in the gubernatorial race, Hrbek disqualified himself, saying he couldn't govern with a foreign object (a fishing pole, shotgun or bowling ball) in his hands.
Hrbek is leaving for a quail-hunting fundraiser to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Mitchell, S.D. Although the former first baseman didn't help Ventura get to first base in the campaign, he said he'd be glad to lend Ventura a hand.
www.savetheminnesotatwins.com /articles/11.19.98.html   (586 words)

  
 Kent Hrbek - RBIdb
Kent Hrbek is the cleanup hitter for Minnesota in the NES version of RBI.
Hrbek's 894 power rating and low contact make him one of the top players in all of RBI.
He is the big left handed bat on the team and forms the Minnesota dynamic-duo with his righty counterpart Tom Brunansky.
dee-nee.com /wiki/index.php/Kent_Hrbek   (141 words)

  
 Kent Hrbek - BR Bullpen
Sports Illustrated recently reported, Hrbek is trying to find a national syndicate for his weekly fishing show that airs in Minnesota.
Hrbek is one of the few players to play his entire career with his hometown team.
He was born in Minneapolis, went to high school in Bloomington, then played briefly in Bloomington before the Twins moved into the Metrodome in 1982.
www.baseball-reference.com /bullpen/Kent_Hrbek   (127 words)

  
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Kent Hrbek was driving home from Canada Sunday, when he first heard the news about Puckett on the Twins radio broadcast.
Hrbek knew Puckett's weight gain couldn't be good.
Hrbek knows Puckett was hurt by the sexual misconduct allegations of which he was acquitted three years ago.
www.kare11.com /news/ts_article.aspx?storyid=120113   (378 words)

  
 · IN-FORUM ·
When Kent Hrbek retired from baseball in 1994, he was 34 years old.
Hrbek was asked at his retirement party if he had any interest in doing an outdoors TV show.
With the financial backing of two business partners, Gislason and Hrbek started "Kent Hrbek Outdoors," which debuted in September and is televised in seven cities and four states.
www.in-forum.com /articles/index.cfm?id=97297&section=Outdoors   (874 words)

  
 Washingtonpost.com: Orioles Threaten in Ninth but Lose 20th, 7-6
In the end, though, despite a ninth-inning rally, it was more of the same as the tying run died at third.
Kent Hrbek and Tim Laudner broke up a 4-4 tie with back-to-back eighth-inning home runs off reliever Bill Scherrer, and the Minnesota Twins helped walk the Orioles down the lonesome road of history tonight by a 7-6 score before 17,757 at the Metrodome.
He brought in Scherrer, a left-hander, in the eighth inning to pitch to left-hand-hitting Hrbek, and Hrbek led off with a towering homer to right, his third in two nights.
www.washingtonpost.com /wp-srv/sports/orioles/longterm/memories/1988/articles/game20.htm   (1035 words)

  
 Official Minnesota Twins Jerseys - Web Showcase
As is the case throughout the league, #42 was retired in honour of Jackie Robinson by MLB directly.
The Hall of Fame has at least two Minnesota jerseys that belonged to Twins players, they are the jersey worn by Kent Hrbek during the 1993 season, and a 1964 Twins jersey worn by Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew.
Their names were Gary Gaetti, Tim Laudner, and Kent Hrbek.
www.benchjockey.com /Minnesota_Twins_Team.html   (559 words)

  
 Otter Portable Fish Houses...Used & Endorsed by the Pros!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Kent Hrbek, is a former Minnesota Twins Baseball Star and Holder of two World Series Rings and Avid Outdoorsman.
Kent uses the Otter portable fish houses exclusively on his TV show, Kent Hrbek Outdoors
Kent fishes with the Otter Houses and Sleds.
www.otteroutdoors.com /otterpros.html   (494 words)

  
 CBC Sports: Former Twin Kirby Puckett remembered
One-time first baseman Kent Hrbek thought about his former teammate's smile and clubhouse pranks.
Cal Ripken Jr., who played 20 years in the major leagues with the Baltimore Orioles, said his former opponent was genuine and considerate, a real person.
Hrbek, who played first base on both of Minnesota's championship teams and batted right behind Puckett, drew the loudest cheers.
www.cbc.ca /story/sports/national/2006/03/13/Sports/puckett060313.html?ref=rss   (671 words)

  
 The Official Web site of Bert Blyleven
Kent’s dad passed away with this deadly disease and Kent has been raising money to help find a cure ever since.
The Hrbek family means so much to the Minnesota area and I’m proud I had a chance to play on the same field with Kent.
Better to play on the same team with him rather then against him because he really enjoyed hitting against me. I have told Kent that the only reason he retired was because my pitching days had come to a close.
www.bertblyleven.com /columns/2004/column_053004.shtml   (547 words)

  
 The Pilot-Independent - Walker, Minnesota   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Retired Minnesota Twins first baseman Kent Hrbek kicks off the 25th annual festival by lighting the ceremonial barbecue, all while giving an interview with KQKK Radio Personality Brad Walhof.
Hrbek, who was in Walker to film and promote Hrbek Outdoors, a new program he is starting, got more than enough tape of the antics that go on on the ice.
Gerchy said he took Hrbek out on the ice Friday evening, adding they both had a blast when they visited the many encampments.
www.walkermn.com /placed/index.php?sect_rank=1&story_id=165579   (677 words)

  
 Minnesota Twins : History : Twins Timeline
October 25, 1987: Inspired by Kent Hrbek's Game 6 grand slam the day before, and cheered on by Homer Hanky-waving fans, the Twins defeated St. Louis, 4-2, in Game 7 of the World Series, bringing the state of Minnesota its first pro sports championship.
Brunansky led the Twins with 28 homers, while Hrbek drove in 84 runs and hit.297 to pace the regulars, also totaling 41 doubles to place fifth in the league.
Following the '89 season, the Twins were faced with the dilemma of trying to re-sign free agents Hrbek and Reardon.
www.mlb.com /NASApp/mlb/min/history/timeline3.jsp   (1869 words)

  
 How heinous? - Baseball Fever
Hrbek was my favorite player at the time, but I thought it was a bush maneuver.
Hrbek claimed he didn't push the runner off first base, but because the runner had strayed off base he used his glove to keep him from getting back in.
As I recall the play, Gant was very off balance or leaning anyway, and Hrbek kind of used this to his advantage, "scooping" Gant off the bag using Gant's own weight to do it.
www.baseball-fever.com /showthread.php?t=23708   (1085 words)

  
 Martin Andrade Blogs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The latter two are Don Mattingly and Will Clark respectively, the first set of stats are those of Kent Hrbek.
I think Kent is just fine with his two world series rings.
Hrbek, in my honest opinion, was overrated and his stats miss a very important problem.
martinandrade.blogspot.com /2005/12/baseball-hall-of-fame-ballot-is-out.html   (563 words)

  
 CBS News | Twins in search of more homers -- or just plain runs | Feb. 26, 2006   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Hrbek is cracking it in the alley these days, of course, not from the batter's box.
Now 45, Hrbek still stands alongside Gary Gaetti and Tom Brunansky as the last of the Twins to mash 30 or more home runs in a season.
It was back in 1987 while leading Minnesota to its first World Series title, when Hrbek led the Twins with 34 homers, Brunansky chipped in with 32 and Gaetti banged 31.
www.cbsnews.com /stories/sportsline/main9269919.shtml   (1407 words)

  
 Kent Hrbek   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Fans knew him as an outstanding defensive player at his position and a perennial slugger, as well as being charismatic and often chewing bubble gum.
Hrbek's offensive turned stale after his homerun in Game 1.
In Game 7, with the score still tied 0-0 in the 8th inning, Hrbek executed a very uncommon 3-2-3 bases-loaded double play that saved the Twins against the Braves biggest threat of the game, which led to the Twins 10-inning, 1-0 win, in dramatic fashion.
www.info-pedia.net /about/kent_hrbek   (462 words)

  
 'kent Hrbek 261 Opc'   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
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 Body   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Former Minnesota Twin, Kent Hrbek’s father, Edward, died in 1982 of ALS
Kent and his wife Jeanie helped form the Minnesota chapter and have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for the cause.
Kent Hrbek Check Presentation at 2002 Twins baseball game.
www.alsmn.org /hrbeksing.html   (345 words)

  
 Kent Hrbek Statistics - Baseball-Reference.com
Drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 17th round of the 1978 amateur draft.
Kent played the game like it was meant to be played!
View Kent Hrbek's uniforms at Dressed to the Nines, a Baseball Hall of Fame on-line exhibit
www.baseball-reference.com /h/hrbekke01.shtml   (716 words)

  
 Kent Hrbek to Compete in Sporting Clay Fundraiser   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Kent Hrbek to Compete in Sporting Clay Fundraiser
Minnesota’s Build a Wildlife Area partnership is holding its first sporting clay tournament on Friday, April 22nd at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club in Prior Lake.
Former Minnesota Twins great Kent Hrbek (pictured), Eric Gislason of Kent Hrbek Outdoors television, and Congressman John Kline are confirmed participants.
www.pheasantsforever.org /press/release.php?releaseID=63   (342 words)

  
 2004 Conference Proceedings
The ALS Association, Minnesota Chapter and Courage Center have come together under a grant funded largely by Kent Hrbek, retired Minnesota Twins player.
In September 1982, Edward Hrbek, Kent's father, died of ALS at the age of 53.
Kent and his wife Jeanie are committed to ALS research and have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for the cause.
www.csun.edu /~hfdss006/conf/2004/proceedings/6.htm   (437 words)

  
 Batter's Box Interactive Magazine - The All-Coach Team
Our All-Kent lineup is littered with All-Stars -- four of them, to be exact, with Jeff at 2B and stalwart Twin Hrbek at first, and the Scarecrow, Tekulve, trotting in tfom rthe bullpen.
There was a RHP named Kent Bottenfield, he of the 46-49 career record, who made an All-Star team once, too.
Ironically, given the only so-called "depth" of the Kent team is at 1B, there is NO obvious 1B for this team.
www.battersbox.ca /article.php?story=20040818053949999   (1350 words)

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