CDH Congratulates Retiring Minnesota Twin and Raider Favorite, Joe Mauer '01

November 14, 2018

Joe Mauer '01 announced his retirement from the Minnesota Twins on Monday.  Several of the media returned to CDH to reflect on both his professional career and his years at CDH.  

At the press conference on Monday, Mauer was emotional with his gratitude to many significant people in his life.  He mentioned several CDH people, including his baseball coach, Jim O'Neill and long-time friend and former teammate, Tony Lesemen '01.  

Several links to select media coverage are below. 

But first, enjoy the CDH student body's special video message just to Joe upon his retirement: Way to go, Joe!  

Media Coverage

WCCO interviewed Coach O'Neil and Tony Leseman '01
Twins Legend Joe Mauer Leaves Legacy of Achievement, Kindness (WCCO/November 12, 2018)

KSTP visited with Joe's former math teacher, Mark McGuire
Mauer Became a Star But Never Forgot His St. Paul Roots (KSTP/November 12, 2019)

Memories begin and end with Joe Mauer, the three-sport prep star (StarTribune/November 13, 2018)

Tribute to No. 7:  Things to know about Joe Mauer (Pioneer Press/November 12, 2018)

Joe Mauer reflects on retirement, career, what comes next (KARE11/November 12, 2018)

Is Joe Mauer the most successful athlete from Minnesota? (StarTribune/November 10, 2018)