1971 Minnesota Twins Schedule and Roster at Metropolitan Stadium
The 1971 Baseball Facts Book presents the Minnesota Twins' roster, schedule, and key statistics from the previous season. The pitching staff includes notable names such as Bert Blyleven, Jim Kaat, and Ron Perranoski, with Kaat having made a noteworthy impact with a record of 17-8 in 1970. The roster features hitters like Tony Oliva, who achieved a batting average of .325 and is recognized as an all-time leader for the franchise, and Harmon Killebrew, who hit 41 home runs. The team manager is Bill Rigney, supported by coaches Marv Grissom and Vern Morgan. The Twins' home games take place at Metropolitan Stadium, which has a capacity of 45,921. The 1971 schedule outlines home and road games against various opponents, including the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, and the Chicago White Sox.