Minnesota Twins

WATCH: Twins surprise Joe Mauer with plans to retire No. 7

Published Dec. 18, 2018 11:59 a.m. ET

Minnesota Twins Hall of Famers Tony Oliva, Tom Kelly, Kent Hrbek and Bert Blyleven were on hand at a Cretin-Derham Hall pep fest to surprise Joe Mauer with the news that the Twins will retire his No. 7 in 2019.

Governor Mark Dayton also announced Dec. 18 is Joe Mauer Day across the state of Minnesota.

Watch the full event:

Former @Twins All-Star Joe Mauer is at his alma mater for a pep rally this morning! https://t.co/lK7mPGD4Jt

— FOX Sports North (@fsnorth) December 18, 2018