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Wednesday, 08 March 2006 |
The baseball world mourns Kirby Puckett's death
Minnesota Twins veteran baseball star Kirby Puckett has died at the age
of 45 after he suffered a stroke at his home in Arizona.
Kirby Puckett, a 10-time All-Star outfielder who helped the Minnesota
Twins to two World Series in 1987 and 1991, was one of the sport's most
popular players.
Kirby Puckett retired from baseball in 1996 because of sight problems associated with glaucoma.
"This is a sad day for the Minnesota Twins, Major League Baseball and
baseball fans everywhere," Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad said in a
statement.
"Kirby will always be remembered for his never-ending hustle,
infectious personality, trademark smile and commitment to the
community," the statement continued.
Kirby Puckett, who had spent his entire 12-year career with
the Minnesota Twins, entered retirement as the team's all-time leader
in a variety of offensive categories, including hits (2,304) and runs
(1,071).
Kirby Puckett had a career batting average of .318 but was also a
standout in the field and he had won six Golden Gloves, and was elected
to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001.
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