Carl Pohlad: Banker and Owner of the Minnesota Twins Dies at 93

Carl Pohlad was an American banker and owner of the Minnesota Twins. Born on August 23, 1915, in Valley Junction, Iowa, he served in World War II and earned a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star.

He built a banking and investment empire and bought the Twins in 1984. The team won the World Series in 1987 and 1991 under his ownership. He faced criticism for threatening to move the team and for proposals to cut the number of major league teams in 2001.

Pohlad married Mary Eloise O'Rourke in 1947, and she died in 2003. They had three sons, including Jim and Bill Pohlad. He died of natural causes in Edina, Minnesota, on January 5, 2009, at age 93.

Achievements: Owned the Minnesota Twins (1984-2009), two World Series titles.

Birth: August 23, 1915 - Valley Junction, Iowa.

Profession: Banker and team owner.

Interesting Facts: He was a Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient.