'Welcome To Bomba SZN': 2019 Twins Homer Hanky Revealed
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- The Minnesota Twins are just a day away from their first playoff appearance in nearly a decade. The team plays the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the ALDS Friday evening at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.
As such, this year fans will have a brand-new Homer Hanky to wave around. The new hankies were revealed Thursday. The tiny towels are bright red and include the Twins' rally cry this year: "Welcome to Bomba SZN."
"After hitting a Major League baseball record, 307 bombas during the regular season ... it's bomba season," Twins Communications Manager Matt Hodson said.
The line into the Twins Clubhouse Store started at 10 a.m., with fans lining up hours early in the cold to grab their Homer Hanky.
"It's the Twins, I've been a longtime Twins fan and I've got brothers to send them to," Tara Rourke said.
For some, it's about nostalgia. The first Homer Hanky debuted back in 1987. It was the brainchild of the Star Tribune during the Twins Postseason run to their first World Series title. Fans waved their hankies to create a sea of white at the Metrodome.
For others, it's about family. One fan WCCO talked with was sending the Homer Hanky to her nephew in Germany.
While you can buy a Homer Hanky, every Twins fan who comes to Monday's game against the Yankees at Target Field will get one for free. As will the fans if there needs to be a Game 4 in the series.
The hankies cost $3 and the proceeds go to the Twins Community Fund. Fans can get them at Cub Foods locations, the Majestic Twins Clubhouse or on StarTribune.com. However, many Cub Foods are reporting they're sold out, and the Star Tribune says they are on back order, so your best bet is probably to come down to the Twins Clubhouse.
The Twins will also host a viewing party at Target Field for tomorrow night's game. Tickets are free, but you do have to register online to get in.