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From: boucher@hsi.UUCP (Keith Boucher)
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Subject: Re: Trivial Pursuit error?
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> The question was from where did the Minnesota Twins originate?  The
> answer given was the Washington Senators.  I am fairly certain that
> the Senators went to Arlington, Texas and became the Texas Rangers.
> If I am correct, was is the *right* answer?
> 
> Thanks.

The original Washington Senators moved to Minnesota in 1961 and became
the Minnesota Twins.  The AL expanded that year and franchises were awarded
to Washington and Los Angeles.  The nickname for the Washington team was
the Senators.  This team played in Washington from 1961 to 1971 and then
moved to Texas for the 1972 season and became the Texas Rangers.
In summary, the Minnesota Twins franchise played in Washington until the
final season in 1960.  The Texas Rangers franchise played in Washington
from the first season of 1961 until the last season of 1971.