Classic SI Photos of Rod Carew

Rod Carew was named an All-Star for all but his last of 19 seasons in the majors. The AL's 1967 Rookie of the Year and 1977 MVP won seven batting titles, all with the Minnesota Twins (1967-78). Carew, who retired with a .328 average, played half his career at second base before moving to first in 1976. In honor of the Hall of Famer's 71st birthday on Oct. 1, 2016, we present these classic SI photos of Rod Carew through the years.

Classic SI Photos of Rod Carew

Rod Carew

September 21, 1967

Rod Carew

May 21, 1969

Bill Freehan, Rico Petrocelli, Sal Bando, Frank Howard, Boog Powell, Frank Robinson, Reggie Jackson and Rod Carew

July 23, 1969 — MLB All-Star Game

Rod Carew

May 10, 1974

Rod Carew

May 10, 1974

Rod Carew

June 24, 1974

Rod Carew

July 1, 1974 SI cover

Rod Carew

June 14, 1975

Rod Carew

August 19, 1976

Rod Carew

June 29, 1977

Rod Carew

June 29, 1977

Rod Carew

July 1977

Rod Carew

July 2, 1977

Rod Carew

July 5, 1977

Rod Carew and Ted Williams

July 5, 1977

Rod Carew and Ted Williams

July 18, 1977 SI cover

Rod Carew and George Foster

March 12, 1978 SI cover

Rod Carew

May 21, 1978

Rod Carew

August 4, 1985 (3000th career hit)

Rod Carew and Gene Mauch

August 4, 1985 (3000th career hit)

California Angels crushing hitting coach Rod Carew

July 5, 1995

Rod Carew

July 15, 2008 — MLB All-Star Game Parade

Rod Carew

Oct. 1, 2008 — ALDS, Game 1 (Angels vs. Red Sox)