Twins to unveil statue of Hall of Fame Joe Mauer

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The Minnesota Twins announced plans Saturday to unveil a bronze statue of Hall of Famer Joe Mauer outside Target Field next season.

Mauer, a six-time All-Star, was inducted into the Hall of Fame last month. The statue announcement came during a ceremony to honor the Saint Paul native prior to Saturday night's game against the Chicago White Sox.

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