Target Field Groundbreaking shovel

Date2007 August 30

DescriptionSteel shovel with a baseball bat as a handle. The bat is natural wood with a black branded "Louisville Slugger" trademark logo at the center and "A Ball Park For The Ages / TC (Twins logo) / Groundbreaking / August 30, 2007" branded onto the end of the barrel.

Bio/Historical NoteCommemorative shovel from the groundbreaking ceremonies for the Minnesota Twins' new ballpark, Target Field, on August 30, 2007. This new park gave hometown fans their first open-air venue since Metropolitan Stadium closed in 1981. Target Field officially opened on April 12, 2010.

Object numberB-2007-0201

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Louisville Slugger

Subject Minnesota Twins (Baseball team)

Attributes

Classificationsstadium artifacts

Dimensions9 x 53.5 x 6 in.

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