1987 twins world series wheaties box

When the company decided to put its hometown teamthe 1987 world series champion minnesota twins on the box front for the first time, it seemed an obvious choice. In this clip, clyde doepner, the team curator for the twins, talks about what makes the 87 twins wheaties. Going through my dads stuff and found this gem 1987. The front of the box has a photo of the celebration after. Apr 10, 20 in one 72 hr period the cereal box price guide has had over 1,200 views 90 percent of them were of the wheaties chapter, over 34 of the views were from canada. Dec 27, 2018 in 1987 the minnesota twins must have been eating their wheaties. General mills distributed this wheaties tribute box in the upper midwest after the surprising 87 championship run. The first baseball team depicted on a wheaties box was the 1987 world series champion minnesota twins. In 1987 the minnesota twins must have been eating their wheaties. Jul 20, 2017 the first run of wheaties boxes honoring the 1987 twins were under guard in iowa, and would have been destroyed if the team had lost game 7 of the world series. What is the 1987 minnesota twins wheaties box with autographs. Its amazing because a lot of people come up and have me autograph it and the wheaties are still in the box, says dan gladden, the left fielder on the 87 twins, who now works on the twins radio broadcast team. I wonder if i still have my unopened box packed away.

Minnesota twins 1987 world series champs wheaties flat cereal box. Its not open and it comes in its very own plexiglass cover. Minnesota twins, the first entire team to be featured. The minnesota twins won their first world series in 1987, defeating the st louis cardinals in game seven. My father worked for general mills for many years, and his department was involved in the development of this promotional wheaties box, and that year he was given this wheaties box with the letter attached. To say the least i was dumfounded by the winning bid. Box of wheaties cereal with shot 1987 world series champions. Only one twin made the allstar game, outfielder kirby puckett.

Also included is the attached letter that you can see in the picture. I have a 1987 mn twins wheaties box, never folded, in perfect shape. Minnesota twins 1987 wheaties box does anyone know what the picture is from. It is on a cardboard sheet covered in plastic when we took the graphic. Even though wheaties are a general mills cereal, wheaties is just to big a category to include in th at chapter. How much would a 1991 twins world series ywin wheaties box be. This also marked the first time an entire team of athletes was featured on the iconic orange package. A photo of the team celebrating on the field after winning the american league championship series, against the detroit tigers was chosen. Twins ace, frank viola, won games 1 and 7 to secure the mvp. For sale pittsburgh, pa vintage framed wheaties box 1987 minnesota twins world series champions from my parents estate frame measures 11 12 x 15 12 please click on. This listing is for an unused, flat wheaties box featuring the 1987 world series champions minnesota twins. My father worked for general mills for over 40 years, and his department was involved in the development. They played their home games at hubert h humphery metrodome park factors. Wheaties is a brand of general mills breakfast cereal.

Minnesota twins 1987 world series wheaties box i have the original box that all of the players signed after winning the world series in 1987. The twins 8577 was the lowest for a world series champion for nearly two decades, until the 2006 st. Minnesota twins wheaties 1987 world series cereal box collectible. This weekend, were celebrating the 1987 minnesota twins and their iconic world series team wheaties box that hit store shelves in record. Kudos to the general mills corporate blog, which has a fascinating look back at the companys role in the 1987 twins world series and a. The box comes with the numbered hologram and matching certificate of authenticity. Twins kick off celebration of 1987 world series anniversary. That year the twins won their first world series, which is why they were featured on the front of the wheaties box. This is an example of custom framing a wheaties cereal box. Box of wheaties cereal with shot 1987 world series champions minnesota twins celebrating victory on it. Breakfast of the 1987 world series champions hennepin. The company produced 5,000 packages, printed in advance of the world series.

Classic board game and 1 wheaties box by general mills. Minnesota twins 1987 world series wheaties box collectors. I can find all sorts of stuff of the regular boxes, without the autographs. The twins muddled through the season, finishing 85 77, but steamrolled the tigers in the alcs and surprised the cardinals, winning the sixth and seventh games. General mills 1987 minnesota twins wheaties box facebook. In its original form, athletes were depicted on the sides or back of the cereal box, though in 1958 wheaties began placing the pictures on the front of the box. Tom kelly 8577 1987 minnesota twins statistics 1987 minnesota twins gamebygame results.

But both would be good candidates for a complete collectors edition. The 1987 minnesota twins won the world series for the first time since moving from washington in 1961, the second time that the franchise won the world series the washington senators won it in 1924. Going through my dads stuff and found this gem 1987 world series wheaties box signed by the twins. The minnesota twins of the american league ended the season with a record of 85 wins and 77 losses, finishing first in the als west division. The 1987 minnesota twins played 162 games during the regular season, won 85 games, lost. Whether youre a diehard minnesota twins fan or simply a baseball collector, one of the fun parts of collecting is finding memorabilia thats a bit out of the ordinary. Louis cardinals 2 at minnesota twins 4, f the 1987 world series between the twins and cardinals brought a whole new meaning to the term homefield advantage. In this listing is a 1987 wheaties box commemorating the baseball world series victory by the minnesota twins over the st. Going through my dads stuff and found this gem 1987 world. Each game included in its entireity, i love that idea. It is well known for featuring prominent athletes on the exterior of the package.

The twins won the world series at the metrodome in 1987, but in the picture they appear to be wearing their away jerseys from that year. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The front of the box has a photo of the celebration after there league championship victory over the detroit tigers. Minnesota twins collects the two hourlong films summarizing the highlights of the 1987 and 1991 world series. The 1987 minnesota twins played 162 games during the regular season, won 85 games, lost 77 games, and finished in first position. This autographed wheaties box, featuring the 1987 world series champion minnesota twins, has been personally handsigned by bert blyleven and tom kelly. When the minnesota twins won the world series in 1987, the image of the team was imprinted on many wheaties cereal boxes, making them a. The 84th edition of the world series, it was a bestofseven playoff played between the american league al champion minnesota twins and the national league nl champion st. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.

How much would a 1987 twins world series win wheaties box. Wheaties boxes would have been destroyed if twins lost in 1987 the first run of wheaties boxes honoring the 1987 twins were under guard in iowa, and. Condition of the box is very important, and minor flaws. Our minnesota twins win the 1987 world series and got. Apr 05, 2008 i have the original box that all of the players signed after winning the world series in 1987. The minnesota twins became the first team to be put on a wheaties box, immediately following the 1987 world series.

When the minnesota twins won the world series in 1987, the image of the team was imprinted on many wheaties cereal boxes, making them a collectible breakfast item as well as a collectible sports item. All the glory and classic moments of the twins 1987 and 1991 championships are digitally preserved on this oneofakind dvd. The 1987 world series was the championship series of major league baseballs mlb 1987 season. I have several of these and the original homer hankies. Im trying to research it to see if it was made like like this, or if they are real autographs, and how much it is worth.

The minnesota twins wheaties box 1987 championship this wheaties box measures is 16 inches by 23 inches approximately and is in mint condition. The 1987 minnesota twins world champions wheaties box was done in 2 weeks, from design to printing. Wheaties are the most popular cereal boxes collected. The 1987 minnesota twins team roster seen on this page includes every player who appeared in a game during the 1987 season. Louis cardinals won the world series with an 8379 record. Wheaties boxes would have been destroyed if twins lost in 1987. Minnesota twins baseball 1987 vintage sports cereal boxes for. Jul 20, 2017 twins kick off celebration of 1987 world series anniversary. Lot detail 1987 minnesota twins world champions team. Minnesota twins 1987 wheaties box does anyone know what. Jul 18, 2017 30 years ago, in october 1987, the minnesota twins became the first team to be honored on the wheaties box, after defeating the st. Make offer 1987 minnesota twins world series champions original wheaties box top sealed rizzos 2016 chicago cubs 2016 championship edition honey nut toasted.

Reprinted signatures on an unused 1987 world series wheaties box given out as a promotion by general mills at a twins game. The box has never been used or folded and is in excellent condition. Jul 19, 2017 players from the 87 team still see the teams first wheaties box often, as fans bring them to events. Louis cardinals 2 at minnesota twins 4, f the 1987 world series between the twins and cardinals brought a whole new meaning to the term homefield. I have a pristine 1987 minnesota twins wheaties collectors box. Having won only 85 games during the 1987 regular season, they won the world series with the fewest number of regular season wins since major league baseball expanded to a 162game season. Framed 1987 wheaties box 1987 minnesota twins world series. Minnesota twins vintage baseball cereal boxes for sale ebay. Local company general mills supporting their local team. Louis cardinals won al championship series 41 over detroit tigers. It will be mailed without the cardboard and plastic.

The first two games were twins blowouts, so as a twins fan, i enjoyed that, but there wasnt much drama involved. In 1934, the breakfast cereal wheaties began the practice of including pictures of athletes on its packaging to coincide with its slogan, the breakfast of champions. Get the best deal for minnesota twins vintage baseball cereal boxes from the largest online selection at. Minnesota twins 1987 world series wheaties box collectibles. Mar 9, 2015 wheaties are the most popular cereal boxes collected.

It is a comprehensive team roster and player names are sorted by the fielding position where the most number of games were played during the regular season. Wheaties boxes would have been destroyed if twins lost in. Make offer 1987 minnesota twins wheaties box world champions full of cereal puckett hrbek. Twins players might get old, but reminiscing about 1987 title doesnt the twins are celebrating the 30th anniversary of their 1987 world series championship this weekend. Our minnesota twins win the 1987 world series and got the wheaties box. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The lot autographs includes an official rich altmans hollywood collectibles hologram and matching coa for authenticity purposes.