Non-hockey, but MN Sports Kirby Puckett dead at age 44

Zamman · Post by **Zamman** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 7:25 pm

I am saddened to hear of his passing. I am a loyal Twins fan and was a fan of Puckett's since he donned the Baby blue Twins uniform. My thoughts and prayers goes out to his family, especially his kids. He may have had some off-field problems, but this man was a true lover of the sport he played and was always smiling. Everyone on this board loves hockey, MN hockey and we need to honor this man's love of his sport also. ________________________________ Academy of Holy Angels 2005 GIRLS STATE CHAMPS! 2002 & 2005 BOYS STATE CHAMPS!! GO STARS!!

elliott70 · Post by **elliott70** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 7:27 pm

In deed, a sad day.

mnhock77 · Post by **mnhock77** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 7:34 pm

My prayers and thoughts go out to the Puckett family. Very Sad.

PuckU126 · Post by **PuckU126** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 7:52 pm

October 26, 1991. Game 6. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif ALT=":D"> Thanks Kirby for everything. You will not be forgotten. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/smokin.gif ALT=":smokin"> The Puck – aka: The self-proclaimed People’s Champion

Wild4hockey · Post by **Wild4hockey** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 7:55 pm

Some of my favorite memories growing up included watching Kirby. Easily he is the Twins most reckognizable athlete ever. If you are a Twins fan, the memory is probably still fresh in your mind of Kirby leaping up against the plexi-wall, and hitting the HR to send it to a game 7 against the Braves. He will be missed. I am just glad he made the Hall of Fame before he passed.

gopherguy · Post by **gopherguy** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 8:06 pm

My childhood memories include many twins games at the dome. I will never forget what Puckett meant to the Twins and to Minnesota. Very sad day. Who can ever forget the way he was introduced by Casey. The center fielder Kirbyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy Puckett! God bless you Kirby.

GRINDIANGRAD80 · Post by **GRINDIANGRAD80** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 8:10 pm

Thanks Kirby, You made Minnesota a champion, and you did it with class.

larsey · Post by **larsey** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 8:14 pm

Wow, it's unbeleiveble... Kirby has passed. I can still see him jumping 6 ft in the air and taking home runs away. My prayers are with you old friend.

SIDtheKid · Post by **SIDtheKid** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 8:16 pm

R.I.P Kirby. You were the man.

HShockeyplayer09 · Post by **HShockeyplayer09** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 8:19 pm

It truely is a sad day for everyone involved in baseball. My thoughts and prayers are with the Pucket family and to everybody else that this great man has touched not just through baseball. My prayers are also with his children. I hope they know how much their dad meant to everybody, and i know he loved them very much. I CAN'T BELIEVE HES ACTUALL GONE. Wake me up somebody. Rest In Peace Kirby- you will be missed

ajdjkdk · Post by **ajdjkdk** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 8:29 pm

Love ya Kirby

boblee · Post by **boblee** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 8:30 pm

We'll miss ya Kirby "Halloween Machine"

Joeedina · Post by **Joeedina** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 8:45 pm

'Puck,' oddly enough what he was called, tought all teams of all sports that if your best player is also your hardest worker than that team will be tough to beat. Average players see Pucks commitment and thought gosh I guess I can still do more...

shutout · Post by **shutout** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 9:10 pm

Puck: Thank you for the opportunity that my family and I had to watch you play the game as it was meant to be played. Running out every grounder and always having a smile on your face. You were a fantastic role model for young kids to look up to! R.I.P.

GreatDay2PlayHockey · Post by **GreatDay2PlayHockey** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 9:14 pm

Played hard. played smart. Sad to see him retire. More sad to hear of his passing. Peace

MoorheadDomination · Post by **MoorheadDomination** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 9:20 pm

Hall of fame legend. *I can't believe no one has moved this thread yet** way to go Zamman for the longest non-hockey thread that hasn't been moved yet**

Zamman · Post by **Zamman** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 9:23 pm

I watched Puck from the time he became a Twin till his last game. I am not happy with what transpired in the lawsuit, but as a ball player there was no other that came to the park and left with the same smile as he did. He showed that no matter where you come from, you will succeed with hard work and effort. ________________________________ Academy of Holy Angels 2005 GIRLS STATE CHAMPS! 2002 & 2005 BOYS STATE CHAMPS!! GO STARS!!

hockeydad · Post by **hockeydad** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 9:23 pm

The first glove my son ever had, even before his goalie glove, he got at Wheaties Kirby Puckett Glove Day when he was three years old. I remember the smile on his face and him sitting in the left field bleachers, holding his arm in the air for innings convinced that a ball was going to come and land in that glove. RIP Kirby. And thanks for all you gave us.

apacker 32 · Post by **apacker 32** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 9:29 pm

I will always miss you kirby..god bless <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/frown.gif ALT=":("> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/frown.gif ALT=":("> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/frown.gif ALT=":("> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/frown.gif ALT=":("> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/frown.gif ALT=":("> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/frown.gif ALT=":("> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/frown.gif ALT=":("> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/frown.gif ALT=":("> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/frown.gif ALT=":("> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/frown.gif ALT=":("> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/frown.gif ALT=":("> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/frown.gif ALT=":("> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/frown.gif ALT=":("> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/frown.gif ALT=":("> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/frown.gif ALT=":("> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/frown.gif ALT=":("> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/frown.gif ALT=":("> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/frown.gif ALT=":("> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/frown.gif ALT=":("> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/frown.gif ALT=":("> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/frown.gif ALT=":(">

Post by **east hockey** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 9:38 pm

<blockquote>Quote:<hr>*I can't believe no one has moved this thread yet**<hr></blockquote> Meh. I'll move it in the morning unless Mitch does first. Always respected Kirby, even through these Braves' fan's eyes. He put people in the seats, and that's pretty essential in a fickle market such as the Twin Cities. Lee ____________ Message Board arsonist since 2005 Egomaniac since 2006

bobaganoosh01 · Post by **bobaganoosh01** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 10:25 pm

kirby won't be forgotten easily

northernruler · Post by **northernruler** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 10:26 pm

wow i feel like a complete idiot.. i knew he was in the hospital but when did he die

hockeydad · Post by **hockeydad** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 10:37 pm

this afternoon. They announced it a little after 7. On the radio this afternoon they were saying it was expected.

northernruler · Post by **northernruler** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 10:39 pm

That is too sad, what a man R.I.P kirby

DieHardWildFan · Post by **DieHardWildFan** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 11:03 pm

Sad day in Minnesota sports. Rest in Peace Kirby "By the age of 18, the average American has witnessed 200,000 acts of violence on television, most of them occurring during Game 1 of the NHL playoff series"

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