Hall of Famer Rod Carew throws first pitch

Published July 3, 2017 5:46pm CDT

FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

(KMSP) - Twins legend Rod Carew made his first trip to Minnesota on July 3, since having a heart transplant on Dec. 16, 2016.

Fans celebrated the 40th Anniversary of Rod's magical 1977 MVP season and the 50th Anniversary of Rod's 1967 AL Rookie of the Year season. Carew threw the ceremonial first pitch Monday night.