Posted on 03/06/2006 6:34:29 PM PST by Cagey
MINNEAPOLIS Mar 6, 2006 (AP)— Kirby Puckett died Monday, a day after the Hall of Fame outfielder had a stroke at his Arizona home, a hospital spokeswoman said. He was 44.
Minnesota Twins' Kirby Puckett watches his 11th inning home run to beat the Atlanta Braves in Game 6 of the World Series in Minneapolis on Oct. 26, 1991. Puckett had a stroke at his Arizona home Sunday, March 5, 2006, and was taken to a hospital for surgery, the team announced from its spring training camp. (AP Photo/Jim Mone,file)
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My thoughts and prayers for the Puckett family. May God draw them close to Him in thier time of sorrow.
First one in cheeseland. But, who's counting?
It was a joy to see him play. You could argue that he saved baseball in Minnesota. If it weren't for him maybe the Twins would be playing in some other city now.
God speed to the real All Stars, Kirby.
RIP kirby :(
AND IN CENTER FIELD, NUMBER 34, KIRRRBYYYY PUCKETTTT!!!
SO sad. I'd heard on the news yesterday about his stroke, but hadn't seen any news this morning. I always enjoyed watching him play. He seemed to actually ENJOY what he was doing, as opposed to some of the other pro baseball players who just look like they're there for the paycheck.
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