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Dan WHENESOTA

Dan WHENESOTA

@whenesota.com

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Award winning writer and best selling author- A Slap Shot in Time: a.co/d/jfn2Jpa History of Heartbreak: amzn.to/322KRoS MN sports historian, teacher, pop culture nerd, foodie

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 11h

Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2024) The Lynx lose #WNBA finals game 5 to NY 67-62 in OT.

-Blown 12 point lead,

-Stewie travel and phantom foul call in final seconds,

-Commissioner’s dress,

-2nd biggest blown lead in decisive game in WNBA history.

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 11h

Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2019) The #MNUFC Loons lose to the LA Galaxy 2-1 at Allianz Field in the first round of the playoffs. It was their first #MLS playoff game in franchise history. www.newspapers.com/clip/1116536...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 11h

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1991) Ron Gant is called out for coming off the base while Kent Hrbek was applying a tag during the 3rd inning of #WorldSeries game 2. #MnTwins #MLB

Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 2d

Fun Fact: #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2000): the #MNwild beat Tampa Bay 6-5 for the first win in franchise history. Up to that point they had gone winless in their first 5 games. (0-4-1) #NHL www.newspapers.com/clip/1115318...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 2d

Fun Fact: #OTD in 1975 the "Carlson Connection" debuts for the Fighting Saints in a 3-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers at the Civic Center. It was only the 2nd time in Major pro hockey history 3 brothers played on a line together. #MNwild #ASlapShotInTime www.newspapers.com/article/star...

Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 2d

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1989) the Timberwolves lose to the Lakers 100-90 in front of 35,156 at the Metrodome in the first pre-season game in franchise history. #NBA #WolvesBack

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 3d

Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2022) The #MNUFC lose to FC Dallas in a shootout in the first round of the #MLS playoffs.

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 3d

Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2022) the #MNWild lose to the Avs 6-3, starting the season 0-3 and giving up the most goals (20) by a major pro hockey team through three games. #NHL

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 3d

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2010) Gopher football coach Tim Brewster is fired after starting his 4th season 1-6. #SKiUMah

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 4d

Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2018): In the midst of the Jimmy Butler drama, Kevin Garnett says Glen Taylor “doesn’t know s%!t about basketball” on national TV. #NBA #Wolvesback NSFW.

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Gifdsports on X: "Kevin Garnett already cursing on live TV "Glen Taylor doesn't know shit about basketball" https://t.co/G0KQiUZ0Nl" / X

Kevin Garnett already cursing on live TV "Glen Taylor doesn't know shit about basketball" https://t.co/G0KQiUZ0Nl

Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 4d

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1972) Seven North Stars are arrested after a “disturbance” at an Atlanta bar/restaurant called the Mousetrap. It was the North Stars first trip to Atlanta. The Flames were an expansion franchise. #NHL #MNWild www.newspapers.com/clip/1114058...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 5d

Fun Fact: #OTD in 1972 The Fighting Saints get the first win in franchise history beating the Chicago Cougars 3-2 at the St Paul Auditorium. Mike Antonovich scored the game winning goal - His first professional goal. #MNWild #NHL www.newspapers.com/clip/1113469...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 5d

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2005) The #22 #Gophers lose to #23 Wisconsin 38-34 at the Metrodome on a blocked punt in the endzone with 30s left. The Gophers had a 10-point lead with 3.5 mins left. #RTB #SKIUMAH www.newspapers.com/clip/1113470...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 6d

Fun Fact: #OTD in 2015 the @MinnesotaLynx beat the Indiana Fever 69-52 in front of a record crowd of 18,933 at Target Center to win their 3rd #WNBA championship. #LynxRecognize www.newspapers.com/clip/1112861...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 6d

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1965) The #MnTwins lose game 7 of the #WorldSeries to the Dodgers 2-0 at Metropolitan Stadium. Sandy Koufax pitched a 9 inning, 3 hit shutout. #MLB

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 7d

Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2002) the #MNTwins lose game 5 of the #ALCS to Anaheim 13-5 ending the series 4 games to 1. Anaheim sealed the victory with a 10-run 7th inning. www.newspapers.com/clip/1111996...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 7d

Also #OTD in #Minnesota sports History (1985) Max Winter sells his shares of #Vikings to Carl Pohlad, Irwin Jacobs and Fran Tarkenton. This would spark a 7 YEAR battle for control of the team and multiple lawsuits. #SKOL #NFL www.newspapers.com/clip/1112249...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 7d

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1972) The Minnesota Fighting Saints play the first game in franchise history losing to the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 at the St Paul Auditorium. #NHL #MNWILD #ASlapShotInTime
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Here Come the Minnesota Fighting Saints - The Premiere Year

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 8d

Fun Fact: #OTD in 1965 (the night before game 6 of the #MLB #WorldSeries) #MNTwins groundskeeper Dick Ericson adds 8 wheelbarrows of sand to first base to slow down the #AlwaysLA Dodger baserunners. The Twins won 5-1. www.newspapers.com/clip/1111626...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 8d

Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1989) the #Vikings trade 5 players and (what Mike Lynn thought was) 3 draft picks to the #DallasCowboys for Herschel Walker. But it would get worse. Jimmy Johnson called it “The Great Train Robbery” #Skol #NFL www.newspapers.com/clip/1111627...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 8d

#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1969) #MnTwins manager Billy Martin was fired after leading the #MNTwins to the #ALCS. #MLB

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 9d

Fun Fact: #OTD in 2000 the #MNwild play their first ever regular season home game at the skating to a 3-3 tie with the Philadelphia Flyers. #NHL

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 9d

Fun Fact: #OTD in 1967 the North Stars played the first game in franchise history, skating to a 2-2 tie with the Blues at St Louis Arena. Bill Masterton scored the franchise's first goal in the 2nd period. #MNWILD #NHL www.newspapers.com/clip/1110832...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 9d

Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2023) The #MnTwins lose the #ALDS to the Astros 3 games to 1. The Twins were the first team in MLB history to play 6 games in a single postseason and strike out 10+ times in each game. www.newspapers.com/article/star...

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Dan WHENESOTA @whenesota.com · 9d

Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (2020) The #Vikings lose to the Seahawks 27-26. They blew a 13-0 halftime lead, Seattle scored 21 straight, Vikes came back 26-21, and lose with 15s left on a Wilson pass to DK Metcalf. #SKOL www.newspapers.com/clip/1110834...

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