Minnesota Twins: Little Red Corvette
The Minnesota Twins have been more than a baseball team — they have been a staple in the culture of the Twin Cities for decades. And when it came time to honor one of Minnesota’s more popular sons, they did just that. In April 2016, the music world lost a legend when Prince died at 57 years old, leaving behind a wealth of music that will be hard to rival.
After Prince’s death, the Twins lit up their stadium in the color purple, and fittingly, it rained that day: One of Prince’s biggest hits was “Purple Rain,” a song that is not only legendary on its own, but was also the title of his most iconic movie.
That day, the Twins would go on to blast the Milwaukee Brewers, 8-1, and the team blared Prince’s music through the speakers. It was a fitting tribute to a man who meant so much to the city, and for a city that meant so much to the man.
In the history of the Minnesota Twins franchise, there have been fewer more popular players than outfield Torii Hunter. An incredible force at the plate and in the field, Hunter was also a leader in the clubhouse, and he honored Prince whenever a rookie joined the Twins, making them sing “Little Red Corvette.”