Keynote Speaker
Al Newman

Al Newman is one of seven Minnesota Twins to hold two World Series rings.

Newman attended San Diego State, majoring in accounting.  He not only led the baseball team to two All-Conference seasons but he was also was a powerhouse running back for the Aztecs.

Newman started his Major League Baseball career by signing with the Montreal Expos in 1982 after turning down the Angels, Rangers and Mets. He was traded to the Twins in 1987 for the most exciting five years in Twins history. Newman, a sure-handed defensive infielder who could play all over the place, was a valuable utility player and fast runner.  Primarily a second baseman but also played shortstop, third base and left field at some point in his career.

Newman was a member of two World Championship teams with the Twins in 1987 and 1991. His most productive season came in 1989, when he posted career-highs in stolen bases (25), hits (113), doubles (18), runs batted in (38), runs (62) and batting average (.253). He also played for the Rangers in 1992, his last major league year as a player.

Following his playing career, Newman managed and coached for Minnesota from 1993-05.  He became an advance scout with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2006.

Whether playing or coaching Newman’s bubbly personality brought a lot of energy to the clubhouse, he was always smiling and laughing, keeping the players loose and eager to play with a positive attitude.