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For nearly three decades, the Minnesota Twins played their home games inside the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. The stadium was named in honor of one of Minnesota's most influential political figures. Hubert Humphrey served as the mayor of Minneapolis, a U.S. Senator for Minnesota, and as the 38th Vice President of the United States under Lyndon B. Johnson. He was a key advocate for building a new downtown stadium, and it was named for him as a posthumous tribute following his death in 1978.
The Metrodome was a unique, multi-purpose venue famous for its air-supported, white Teflon roof. This feature sometimes made it difficult for players to see fly balls against the ceiling, earning the stadium the nickname the "Homer Dome." In addition to hosting the Twins, the facility was also the home of the NFL's Minnesota Vikings and the University of Minnesota's football team, making it the center of the state's sports world for a generation.
The Twins enjoyed great success at the Metrodome, winning two World Series championships there in 1987 and 1991. The team played its final season in the building in 2009 before moving to their current home, the outdoor Target Field. The Metrodome was demolished in 2014, closing a memorable chapter in baseball history.
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