Puckett, Kirby

Puckett, Kirby
▪ 2007

      American baseball player (b. March 14, 1960, Chicago, Ill.—d. March 6, 2006, Phoenix, Ariz.), was one of the game's most popular figures, noted for his outstanding play—he helped the Minnesota Twins win two World Series titles (1987, 1991)—and his exuberance. Puckett—an excellent centre fielder and a powerful hitter—spent his entire professional career with the Twins (1984–95), winning six Gold Gloves and playing in 10 consecutive All-Star games. In 1996 he was forced to retire owing to eye problems. His career totals included a .318 batting average and 207 home runs. He later became executive vice president of the Twins, but he resigned in 2002 amid several scandals, including being charged with sexual assault, for which he was tried and acquitted in 2003. Puckett was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001. He died following a stroke.

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