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Twins great Rod Carew, age 78, becomes a U.S. citizen at last: ‘I love this country’

October 19, 2024 (1 min read)

Dan Hayes, The Athletic, Aug. 12, 2024

"In applying for U.S. citizenship at age 78, the latest chapter in his fascinating life, Rod Carew used the same approach that made him one of the best pure hitters in Major League Baseball history. The Hall of Famer diligently prepared for the 10-question citizenship test the same way he might if he were getting ready to face Bob Gibson. Carew put himself on alert for any and all possibilities as he spent months breaking down the citizenship test question by question. Carew officially became a U.S. citizen on Aug. 2 and will be sworn in at a later date. The native of Panama revealed the accomplishment this weekend to friends during festivities surrounding a Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame event at Target Field. “I’m so proud of my husband,” said his wife, Rhonda Carew. “He studied those questions and the answers to those questions like there was no tomorrow. He was not going to miss a question.” “I love this country,” Rod Carew said. “It has given me everything and more.” "

Photo of Rod Carew from July 20: Julia Nikhinson / Associated Press