Joe Ryan grew up in California, the home of the iconic band, but didn't get his Deadhead cred until he spent time in Florida. Here's the story of the Twins pitcher's long, strange and singular trip.

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It might not have been smoothest path, but the end of the road is finally taking shape for the Minnesota Twins. And good news: it's not a dead end, it's an AL Central title. For the first time ...

Two of the Joe Ryan/Grateful Dead t-shirts that will be on sale at Target Field. (The Minnesota Star Tribune) Joe Ryan is off to a 6-1 start for the Twins with a 2.25 ERA.