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Was Thursday, April 30, the most magical day in Minnesota sports history?
TL;DR
On April 30, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Wild both clinched playoff series victories, marking a historic day in Minnesota sports. Additionally, the Minnesota Twins secured a 7-1 win against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Key points
- Timberwolves and Wild won playoff series on April 30
- Both teams advanced to the second round for the first time together
- Twins won 7-1 against the Blue Jays on the same day
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The Minnesota Timberwolves closed out their NBA playoff series against the Denver Nuggets just before midnight local time on Thursday, April 30.
Just an hour or so earlier, the Minnesota Wild finished off a first-round NHL playoff series win, knocking out the rival Dallas Stars.
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Both games were at home. Both twin cities, Minneapolis and St. Paul, hosted playoff clinchers in front of raucous crowds. For the first time ever, the Timberwolves and Wild advanced to the second round in the same year.
Oh, and the Minnesota Twins collected a 7-1 home victory over the Toronto Blue Jays for good measure.
It was one of the top days in Minnesota sports history. That is unquestioned.
But was it the single top sports day ever in the North Star State?
Championships reign
To borrow a phrase from Minnesota native Prince, ânothing compares 2â winning a championship in one of the four major sports (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL).
Although it has been quite a while, Minnesota has plenty of experience hoisting the ultimate prize.
Of course, the Vikings are famously 0-for-4 in the Super Bowl, though they did win the 1969 NFL title, just before the AFL-NFL merger, before losing Super Bowl IV to the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Twins won World Series crowns in 1987 and 1991. And the old George Mikan-led Minneapolis Lakers took five NBA titles between 1949 and 1954 before moving to Los Angeles.
For a single day, weâll choose Oct. 27, 1991, the day the Twins closed out a classic World Series in Game 7 against the Atlanta Braves at the old Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. Long live the Homer Hanky and the âBaggieâ in the outfield.
Incredible, unforgettable feats
Q&A
What happened on April 30 in Minnesota sports?
On April 30, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Wild both won their playoff series, while the Minnesota Twins also achieved a victory.
How significant is April 30 for Minnesota sports history?
April 30 is significant as it marks the first time the Timberwolves and Wild advanced to the second round of their respective playoffs in the same year.
Which teams did the Minnesota Timberwolves and Wild defeat?
The Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets, and the Wild knocked out the Dallas Stars in their playoff series.
