From Cuba’s Farm Diamonds to MLB Glory, the Twins’ Tony Oliva Carves Out a Long Path to Cooperstown by KFAI's MinneCulture published on 2022-01-16T20:42:28Z The Minnesota Twins aren’t short on iconic players who have won the hearts of fans over the years. One of them is Tony Oliva, who overcame obstacles in making his way from his home in Cuba to Major League Baseball, where he became a fierce hitter in the team’s early years, eventually receiving one of the sport’s highest honors. Sportswriter Thom Henninger has written a biography about the Twin’s Great, “Tony Oliva: The Life and Times of a Minnesota Twins Legend.” Mike Moen talks with Henninger about Olivia’s life and career. Photo: In 1965, Tony Oliva became the first player ever to win batting crowns in his first two full seasons. Photo Courtesy of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum MinneCulture on KFAI is supported by the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. Genre Storytelling