Gardy was the guy at the helm for me when I was growing up and becoming the Twins fan I am now, after all those playoff appearances. I was sad to watch him leave, and I wish him the best in this next stage of his life. One of my Gardy memories is going to the Twins Vs. Tigers game, the first time he returned to Target Field, as the manager of the Tigers. I know at least I was standing and cheering when the PA announced his name!