The Minnesota Twins are a household name in Major League Baseball. The team was originally founded in 1901 as the Washington Senators before their relocation to Minnesota and rebranding to become the Twins in 1961.
The MN Twins are successful in the MLB, having won three World Series titles.
Minnesota Twins (MN) ownership
The Minnesota Twins are owned by the Pohlad family. The family had held control of the franchise since 1984.
Minnesota Twins ownership structure
Jim "James" Pohlad is the chairman and part owner of the team. He takes charge of the operations and leadership of the team.
Jim is an American businessman known for his involvement in the ownership of the Minnesota Twins.
Owners' Business and Source of Wealth
The Pohlad family made a fortune in banking, real estate, and investments.
MN Twins minority ownership
The minority partners in the Minnesota Twins ownership group are the Glick Family Investments, George G. Hicks and Craig Leipold.
Ownership History of the Minnesota Twins
The Twins were originally founded as the Washington Senators in 1901 before they were relocated to Minnesota and rebranded as the Twins in 1961.
Jim Pohlad (2009 - present)
Carl Pohlad (1984-2009)
Calvin Griffith (1955-1984)
Clark Griffith (1919-1955)
Year of establishment
The Minnesota Twins were established in 1901 as the Washington Senators. The team relocated to Minnesota and rebranded as the Minnesota Twins in 1961.
Ballpark Information
The MN Twins play their home games at Target Field with a seating capacity of 38,544 seats.
The Minnesota Twins have won three World Series titles. They have also won six American League pennants and multiple division titles.