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Sirrich3
03-06-2006, 05:31 PM
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.

The 44-year-old Puckett, who led the Twins to two World Series titles before his career was cut short by glaucoma, was stricken Sunday morning at his Arizona home.

"This is a sad day for the Minnesota Twins, Major League Baseball and baseball fans everywhere," Twins owner Carl Pohland said. "Kirby's impact on the Twins organization, state of Minnesota and the Upper Midwest is significant and goes well beyond his role in helping the Twins win two world championships."

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2357158
LegendKiller
03-06-2006, 05:40 PM
Wow, I am a sad dude now. RIP Kirby, you were a childhood hero.
avlena
03-06-2006, 05:48 PM
Wow, I am a sad dude now. RIP Kirby, you were a childhood hero.

:stupid:
DarkFury
03-06-2006, 06:00 PM
R.I.P. Kirby... :sad:
LPMiller
03-06-2006, 08:49 PM
touch 'em all, Kirby Puckett, touch 'em all.
Sirrich3
03-06-2006, 09:07 PM
R.I.P. Kirby!
ShawnLee
03-06-2006, 09:25 PM
Sucks. RIP Kirby Puckett.
ramazank2
03-06-2006, 10:12 PM
He was one of the few great heroes of baseball.....
Jihforce
03-06-2006, 10:35 PM
RIP Kirby...i don't like baseball, but his one of those few baseball heroes that you can't help but know. even if you don't watch the game.
bachviet
03-06-2006, 10:39 PM
R.I.P. Kirby!
ArkiStan
03-07-2006, 12:25 AM
"KIR-beeeeeeeeee PUCK-IT!!!"
For someone like me who lived in Minnesota between 1980-1987 as a child, you could say it was only natural that he became a childhood hero. Seeing his picture in that article brings back so many memories. What a loss. RIP.
nickel
03-07-2006, 06:33 AM
He was engaged to be married to Jodi Olson this summer.
:( poor woman.

RIP Mr. Puckett http://www.anetforums.com/images/emoticons/rose.gif
Cubsfan
03-07-2006, 06:45 AM
:( poor woman.

RIP Mr. Puckett http://www.anetforums.com/images/emoticons/rose.gif

Or possibly lucky woman.

At any rate, RIP.
baggio248
03-07-2006, 07:38 AM
RIP Kirby!
zero2dash
03-07-2006, 07:46 AM
RIP Kirby
Yet another life ended too soon. :(
MikeD
03-07-2006, 07:59 AM
How he will always be remembered by me...

http://images.art.com/images/products/large/10103000/10103720.jpg

The guy was a player. A great one. And that smile...yeah, he was one of the great ones.
Merlin
03-07-2006, 08:02 AM
Sad. His career was cut short for health reasons and now his life as well.
nickel
03-07-2006, 09:56 AM
Or possibly lucky woman.

At any rate, RIP.
yeh, his personal life was not to be idolized at times, but if she was going to marry him she must be heartbroken that he's gone.
kgsilvas
03-09-2006, 10:12 AM
He was a great ball player and remained involved in the charitable side of MLB. He also supported the annual softball game that is played during the All Star hoopla.

He'll be missed.
KIISQueen
03-09-2006, 10:16 AM
R.I.P. Kirby