VIDEO: 1979 Jerry Koosman Minnesota Twins Commercial

[Otto von Ballpark]

Following a disappointing 1978 season and the departure of Rod Carew, the Twins leaned the likes of Roy Smalley on Minnesota native Jerry Koosman to lead this promotional commercial leading into the 1979 season. Koosman went on to have a stellar season while Smalley posted one of his career-best seasons.

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[Otto von Ballpark]

That 1979 team was in 1st place in late May, only 2 GB on September 1st, and tied for 2nd and only 3 GB with a week to go on September 22. A 6 game losing streak sealed their fate at that point, but that sounds like a forgotten pennant race in Twins history.

[Parker Hageman]

"Tell 'em like it is, Koos" is a great line. 

[Seth Stohs]

3 hours ago, Parker Hageman said:

"Tell 'em like it is, Koos" is a great line. 

I just scrolled down to the comments to quote that... Love that line... 

And Smalley looks like such a tough guy!