European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - October 27, 1987, Darmstadt, Hesse Tuesday october 27,1987 the stars and stripes Page 21 sports twins win series map Viola stills cards in dome Din by Ben Walker Minneapolis much pressure off our shoulders right Back in the heart of the dressing room where the Celebration was Mare boisterous Steve Lombardo i recalled the on Field Celebration scene after the Cardi nals Willie Mckee grounded to third to end the game. I just ran out of the dugout and Juipi a in the Middle of the pile said Lomba Dotti. Who was Pinch hit for in he twins decisive sixth inning. I wanted to be in the Middle of it. There probably were More tears of happiness shared in that pile than the moment the game ended Minnesota players and coaches stormed the Field to hug each other m a mass of humanity. But twins manager Tom Kristy. At age 37 the Young est manager in the majors merely Sal in the dugout and watched. Finally a few players noticed Kelly sitting there and one by one came up 10 him and hugged him. Frank Viola the winning Pitcher in game 7 and the mail valuable player if the series hugged him and shouted. Wed Idit Kelly had reacted similarly when the twins won the american league West and again the Al playoffs. After beating Detroit for the berth in the world series he explained by saying. It s for the players. I want them to celebrate. It s their
