Homer Hanky
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Minnesota Twins
Homer Hanky (or "Homer Hanky" for short), is a handkerchief
printed with a (usually red) baseball
-shaped logo during Minnesota Twins championship seasons (and in 1988 after winning the World Series in 1987). It was first introduced during the 1987 Pennant race, when the Twins won the American League
Western division (AL West), by the Minneapolis Star Tribune as a promotional item for the newspaper during the pennant race.
1997 Homer Hanky was printed marking the 10th year anniversary of the 1987 season.
1987 10th Anniversary
In 2002 there seems to be two sizes of the Homer Hanky "Proud and Loud". A larger and "normal" size of 15 1/2 inch square and a smaller size of 13 1/2 inches square with "hanky stitching" on the edge.
Star Tribune
The Star Tribune is the largest newspaper in the U.S. state of Minnesota and is published seven days each week in an edition for the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. A statewide version is also available across Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota, and North Dakota. The...
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
Homer Hanky (or "Homer Hanky" for short), is a handkerchief
Handkerchief
A handkerchief , also called a handkercher or hanky, is a form of a kerchief, typically a hemmed square of thin fabric that can be carried in the pocket or purse, and which is intended for personal hygiene purposes such as wiping one's hands or face, or blowing one's nose...
printed with a (usually red) baseball
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
-shaped logo during Minnesota Twins championship seasons (and in 1988 after winning the World Series in 1987). It was first introduced during the 1987 Pennant race, when the Twins won the American League
American League
The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League , is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major...
Western division (AL West), by the Minneapolis Star Tribune as a promotional item for the newspaper during the pennant race.
1987
- 1987: Red, baseball-shaped logo.
- Printed at the end of the season
- Brainchild of Star Tribune promotions manager Terrie Robbins
- Twins won World Series1987 World SeriesThe 1987 World Series pitted the Minnesota Twins versus the St. Louis Cardinals.Minnesota was victorious in a World Series that was the first in which the home team won every game...
(4-1 ALCS1987 American League Championship Series-Game 1:Wednesday, October 7, 1987 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, MinnesotaThe 1987 AL playoffs opened at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, with the Tigers throwing Doyle Alexander against the Twins' Frank Viola. In the bottom of the second, the Twins opened the scoring when third...
def Detroit Tigers, 4-3 WS, def St. Louis Cardinals)
1988
- 1988: Red, baseball diamond-shaped logo.
- Printed at the beginning of the season
- Twins finished 2nd in AL West behind the Oakland A's
1991-1992
- 1991: Red, baseball-shaped logo.
- Printed at the end of the season
- Twins won World Series1991 World SeriesThe 1991 World Series pitted the Minnesota Twins of the American League against the Atlanta Braves of the National League. The series was played from Saturday, October 19 to Sunday, October 27....
(4-1 ALCS1991 American League Championship Series-Game 1:Tuesday, October 8, 1991 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, MinnesotaGame 1 saw a surprise starter for Toronto as Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston chose knuckleballer Tom Candiotti to face the Twins over his new young gun Juan Guzmán and his left-handed ace Jimmy Key. Twins...
def Toronto Blue Jays, 4-3 WS, def Atlanta Braves)
- 1992: Red, baseball-shaped logo.
- Printed at the beginning of the season
- Twins finished 2nd in AL West behind the Oakland A's
1993-2001
Gap between 1993 and 20011997 Homer Hanky was printed marking the 10th year anniversary of the 1987 season.
1987 10th Anniversary
2002
- 2002: Red, baseball-shaped logo.
- Printed at the end of the season
- Twins won AL Central and AL Division Series2002 American League Division Series-Oakland Athletics vs. Minnesota Twins:-Game 1, October 1:Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New YorkThe game went back and forth with the Angels taking a 5–4 lead into the bottom of the eighth inning. Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia brought in Scott Schoeneweis to pitch to Jason Giambi, who tied the game...
(def. Oakland A's 3-2) but lost AL Championship Series2002 American League Championship Series-Game 1:Tuesday, October 8, 2002 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, MinnesotaJoe Mays outdueled Kevin Appier as the Twins won Game 1. A.J. Pierzynski hit a sac fly to put the Twins out in front first, but the Angels tied it the next inning on an error by Cristian Guzmán. The Twins...
to Anaheim AngelsLos Angeles Angels of AnaheimThe Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
(1-4).
In 2002 there seems to be two sizes of the Homer Hanky "Proud and Loud". A larger and "normal" size of 15 1/2 inch square and a smaller size of 13 1/2 inches square with "hanky stitching" on the edge.
2003
- 2003: Blue, baseball-shaped logo.
- Printed at the end of the season
- Twins won AL Central but lost AL Division Series2003 American League Division Series-Oakland Athletics vs. Boston Red Sox:-Game 1, September 30:Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York-Game 2, October 2:Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York-Game 3, October 4:Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota-Game 4, October 5:...
to New York YankeesNew York YankeesThe New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
(1-3).
2004
- 2004: Red, outline of a baseball field
- Printed at the end of the season
- Twins won AL Central but lost AL Division Series2004 American League Division Series-Anaheim Angels vs. Boston Red Sox:-Game 1, October 5:Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New YorkPitching dominated in Game 1 as Mike Mussina faced Johan Santana. The Twins got on the board first when Shannon Stewart singled home Michael Cuddyer. Then in the sixth, Jacque Jones hit a solo home run to make...
to New York Yankees (1-3).
2006
- 2006: Red, State of MN with Minneapolis and St. Paul baseball player shaking hands (similar to the Twins logo from 1961-1986)
- Twins won AL Central on the last day of the regular season, October 1, 2006
- Twins lost in the ALDS2006 American League Division Series-Game 1, October 3:Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New YorkA five-run third inning by the Yankees put the game out of reach for the Tigers. Bobby Abreu doubled to score Johnny Damon and Derek Jeter . Gary Sheffield then singled in Abreu, and Jason Giambi launched a two-run home run for a commanding 5–0...
to the Oakland AthleticsOakland AthleticsThe Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
(0-3)- Printed at the end of the season, available September 28, 2006
2009
- Homer Hankies were given to all fans during what was to be the last regular season game at the Metrodome on October 4th, 2009.
- On October 6th, 2009, the Star Tribune and the Minnesota Twins announced that there would be a 2009 Homer Hanky available.
- Twins won AL Central after beating the Detroit Tigers in one game playoff to determine the division champion on October 6th.
2010
- Homer Hankies were given to all fans before the 2010 Home Opener at Target FieldTarget FieldTarget Field is a baseball park located in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is the home ballpark of the Minnesota Twins, the city's Major League Baseball franchise. It is the franchise's sixth ballpark and third in Minnesota. The Twins moved to Target Field for the 2010 Major League Baseball...
. These Hankies featured the official Target Field inaugural season logo and the words "The Official Opening Day Homer Hanky" across the top, and "April 12th, 2010 Twins vs. Red Sox" across the bottom.
- On September 22, the Twins introduced a 2010 Championship Hanky.