Stuff I bet you didn't know about Harmon Killebrew

Twins (and Senators) great Harmon Killebrew has passed away, a victim of cancer.

• When Killebrew retired in 1975, his 573 career home runs ranked him 5th on the list of all-time HR hitters, behind only Aaron, Ruth, Mays, and Robinson. (He is currently 11th.)
• Killebrew was the first (and one of only four) batter to hit a ball completely out of Tiger Stadium over the left-field roof.
• Killebrew hit 40 or more home runs in eight different seasons. Only Babe Ruth had more 40-HR seasons, with eleven. 
• Killebrew led the AL in home runs six times and in RBI three times. He also led the AL in walks four times. In 1969 (his only MVP season), he led the AL in all three categories.
• Killebrew was "discovered" by an Idaho senator, who told the Washington Senators' owner about a young man hitting .847 in an Idaho semi-pro league. When he debuted with the Senators at age 17, he was the youngest player in the majors.
• Killebrew claimed that his is the silhouette seen in the MLB logo. Judge for yourself:

• The Twins will wear their 1961 jerseys for every home game for the remainder of the 2011 season to honor Killebrew. The team has also encased a photo of Killebrew at bat beneath home plate at Target field.

RIP Killer!