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

Walter Iooss Jr.

September 21, 1967

Rod Carew

Neil Leifer

May 21, 1969

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

Neil Leifer

July 23, 1969 — MLB All-Star Game

Rod Carew

John D. Hanlon

May 10, 1974

Rod Carew

John D. Hanlon

May 10, 1974

Rod Carew

Lane Stewart

June 24, 1974

Rod Carew

Heinz Kluetmeier

July 1, 1974 SI cover

Rod Carew

Walter Iooss Jr.

June 14, 1975

Rod Carew

Manny Millan

August 19, 1976

Rod Carew

John Iacono

June 29, 1977

Rod Carew

John Iacono

June 29, 1977

Rod Carew

John G. Zimmerman

July 1977

Rod Carew

Tony Triolo

July 2, 1977

Rod Carew

Tony Triolo

July 5, 1977

Rod Carew and Ted Williams

Tony Triolo

July 5, 1977

Rod Carew and Ted Williams

Tony Triolo

July 18, 1977 SI cover

Rod Carew and George Foster

Walter Iooss Jr.

March 12, 1978 SI cover

Rod Carew

John Iacono

May 21, 1978

Rod Carew

V.J. Lovero

August 4, 1985 (3000th career hit)

Rod Carew and Gene Mauch

V.J. Lovero

August 4, 1985 (3000th career hit)

California Angels crushing hitting coach Rod Carew

V.J. Lovero

July 5, 1995

Rod Carew

Mel Levine

July 15, 2008 — MLB All-Star Game Parade

Rod Carew

Robert Beck

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