Where did the MN TWINS get their name?

Answer 1

The original Washington Senators Baseball team existed between 1901 -1960 then moved to Minnesota and became the Twins.

Another Washington Senators team was established in 1961 to replace the franchise that moved to Minnesota. This Washington Senators team moved to Texas, and in 1972 became the Texas Rangers.

Answer 2

They got the name from the cities Minneapolis and St. Paul nicknamed "the TWIN cities"

Answer 3

The Washington Senators were moved to Bloomington, Minnesota in 1961 by owner Calvin Griffith. The team was renamed the Twins because of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Answer 4

The Minnesota Twins were originally The Washington Senators.