Due to personal time constraints, this is a reprint from last year which has not been updated.
Chief Bender (1884)
Bob Cerv (1926)
Bing Russell (1926)
Red Robbins (1928)
Jose Pagan (1935)
Tommy Helms (1941)
John Donaldson (1943)
Larry Hisle (1947)
Joe Angel (1948)
Ron Oester (1956)
Charles Nagy (1967)
Hideki Irabu (1969)
Mike Redmond (1971)
Better known for his role as Deputy Clem Foster on “Bonanza”, outfielder Bing Russell played minor league baseball from 1948-1949. He is the father of actor (and minor league player) Kurt Russell and the grandfather of major league player Matt Franco.
Spencer “Red” Robbins was a minor league player for fourteen years. He then spent many years in the Twins’ organization, most of them as a scout (1963-1986).
Joe Angel was a broadcaster for the Twins from 1984-1986.
Today we also salute Eddie Mayo, Jackie Mayo, and Mayo Smith. Sadly, there has never been a major league ballplayer named "Cinco". However, baseball-reference.com says that Johnny Cueto's nickname is Cinco.
We would also like to wish a happy birthday to Mrs. Rhubarb_Runner.