1987 – The Minnesota Twins beat Detroit, 9 – 5, in Game 5 of the ALCS to wrap up their first American League title since 1965. Twins third baseman Gary Gaetti is named MVP.

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1987 – The Minnesota Twins beat Detroit, 9 – 5, in Game 5 of the ALCS to wrap up their first American League title since 1965. Twins third baseman Gary Gaetti is named MVP.