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Kirby Puckett (March 14, 1960 – March 6, 2006) was an American professional baseball player. He played his entire 12-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career for the Minnesota Twins (1984–1995). [1] Puckett was instrumental in helping the Twins to win World Series championships in 1987 and 1991. [2] Puckett generally played center field ...
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May 6, 2022 · Kirby Puckett took the world by storm in the mid-1980s as an up-and-coming baseball star, first drafted to the Minnesota Twins. Sadly, he died in 2006 at at 45.
Kirby Puckett. Born: 3/14/1960 in Chicago, IL. Draft: 1982, Minnesota Twins, Round: 1, Overall Pick: 3. College: Triton College. Debut: 5/08/1984. Hall of Fame: 2001. Died: 3/06/2006.
Kirby Puckett was an American professional baseball player known for being one of the greatest right-handed hitters in the sport’s history. Before his career was cut short by glaucoma, Puckett compiled 2,304 hits, 1,085 runs batted in (RBIs), 207 home runs, and a .318 lifetime batting average.
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Few men have played the game of baseball with the youthful enthusiasm of Kirby Puckett. His ever-present smile, leadership skills and outgoing personality made him a fan-favorite in Minnesota. His clutch skills on the diamond made him one of the best all-around players in the game.
Mar 7, 2006 · Kirby Puckett, the Hall of Fame outfielder for the Minnesota Twins, acclaimed for his sunny personality and his passion for baseball, died yesterday at a hospital in Phoenix. He was...
Jan 4, 2012 · Kirby Puckett. Stew Thornley. On his way to the big leagues, he outshined his teammates every step of the way. Once in the majors, he quickly established himself as one of the legends in Minnesota Twins’ history, taking his place with stars like Harmon Killebrew and Rod Carew.
Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett died Monday, a day after suffering a stroke at his Arizona home, a spokeswoman for St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Scottsdale, Ariz., said.
Complete career MLB stats for the Minnesota Twins Center Fielder Kirby Puckett on ESPN. Includes games played, hits and home runs per MLB season.
