Harmon Killebrew: Hall of Fame Slugger Dies at 74

Harmon Killebrew was an American baseball first baseman and third baseman. Born on June 29, 1936, in Payette, Idaho, he signed as a bonus baby with the Washington Senators.

He hit 573 home runs, the fifth most in baseball at the time of his retirement, and led the American League in homers six times. He was the 1969 AL MVP with the Minnesota Twins and an 11-time All-Star. He entered the Hall of Fame in 1984.

He was nicknamed Killer. Killebrew announced in December 2010 that he had esophageal cancer, and he died in Scottsdale, Arizona, on May 17, 2011, at age 74.

Achievements: 573 home runs, 1969 AL MVP, Hall of Fame (1984).

Birth: June 29, 1936 - Payette, Idaho.

Profession: Baseball player.

Interesting Facts: He was nicknamed Killer, despite being gentle.