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My Take
Harmon Killebrew is one of those guys who makes you believe in the whole American small-town-kid-makes-good story — because he actually lived it. He grew up in Payette, Idaho, a place most people couldn't find on a map, and turned into one of the most fearsome power hitters the game has ever seen. The nickname "Hammerin' Harmon" was earned, not gifted: he finished his career fifth on the all-time home run list, and watching him swing in old footage you can practically feel the force through the screen. What I love about him is that he wasn't flashy or controversial — just relentless, year after year, with Minnesota, racking up damage that earned him the 1969 AL MVP. He passed away in May 2011, but his plaque in Cooperstown says everything that needs to be said.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Harmon Killebrew
- Name (Japanese)
- ハーモン・キルブルー
- Reading
- はーもん・きるぶるー
- Born
- June 29, 1936 – May 17, 2011
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rat
- Origin
- Payette, Idaho, United States
- Height
- 180 cm
- Occupation
- baseball player
2. Background
- High school
- Payette High School
Awards & achievements
- 1969 Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Harmon Killebrew born?
June 29, 1936 – May 17, 2011.
Where is Harmon Killebrew from?
Harmon Killebrew is from Payette, Idaho, United States.
What does Harmon Killebrew do?
Harmon Killebrew works as baseball player.
How tall is Harmon Killebrew?
Harmon Killebrew is 180 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.