These athletes were key cogs on Minnesota sports teams, but for most teams, they would be riding the bench. They were overachievers, coaches' favorites, system players, past-their-prime stars and larger-than-life characters. For one reason or another, Minnesotans have raised them to Folk Hero Status..
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- Ball, Jerry - DT, Vikings 1997 - 1998
- Coomer, Ron - INF, Twins 1995 - 2000
- Garrett, Dean - C, Timberwolves 1996/97, 1998/99 - 2001/02
- Graham, Scottie - RB, Vikings 1993 - 1996
- Hocking, Denny - UTIL, Twins 1993 - 2003
- Lurtsema, Bob - DL, Vikings 1972 - 1976
- McDaniel, Ed - LB, Vikings 1992 - 2001
- Newman, Al - UTIL, Twins 1987 - 1991
- Punto, Nick - UTIL, Twins 2004 - 2010
- Roberts, Stanley - C, Timberwolves 1997/98
- Robinson, James - SG, Timberwolves 1996/97, 1998/99
- Rychart, Dusty - F, U of M Basketabll 1996/97 - 2000
- Tarver, Miles - C/F, Gopher Basketball 1995 - 1997
- West, Doug - SG, Timberwolves 1989 - 1996
