Tony Oliva
Well-known for his baseball legacy, Tony Oliva’s impact extends beyond the ballpark. Tony is equally talented as he is genuine and has been a positive influence on generations of baseball players, coaches, and fans. His deep community roots stem from his core values—it’s these values that make him a strong Blaze Partner.
Tony grew up playing baseball in Cuba, but he has called Minnesota home since his arrival to the state in the early 1960s. During his 15-year Major League Baseball career, Tony won three American League batting titles and the 1964 Rookie of the Year Award. He is an eight-time American League All-Star and two-time World Series Champion. After retiring as a player, Tony went on to coach.
In 1988, Tony was inducted into the Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame. The Minnesota Twins retired his No. 6 jersey in 1991. In the summer of 2022, Tony was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Tony and Blaze
Tony and Blaze share a common sense of dedication to their communities and helping others. Tony actively volunteers for numerous organizations, and like Blaze, believes in empowering others to achieve their hopes and dreams.
Tony has appeared in Blaze member testimonial commercials and billboards throughout Minnesota.
Tony's Thoughts
“Minnesota has become my family, and Blaze is a part of my community.”
–Tony Oliva
Dan's Thoughts
“Tony and his family care deeply about Minnesota and the people in it, and those are the same values that drive us at Blaze every single day.”
–Dan Stoltz, Blaze CEO/President
Welcome to Blaze Credit Union
From Waseca to Keewatin, St. Cloud to Woodbury, the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro, and the communities in between, we've been bettering the lives of Minnesotans like you since 1934. We reflect carefully on how to best support you and your dreams.
We’re driven by Midwestern values－community, integrity, and plain old hard work. Wherever you're in the Twin Cities or beyond, consider Blaze as your local guide in your financial journey.
Let’s blaze your trail together.
