There's no shortage of stories to tell about former Twins manager Billy Martin and his time in Minnesota. By Patrick Reusse. December 8, 2022 at 2:08PM. Billy and Gretchen Martin at home in 1969.

Martin's run with the Twins lasted from June 1961, when the Milwaukee Braves traded him here for infielder Billy Consolo, until 1969 when he was fired after one winning season as manager.