Obituary of Kirby Puckett

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Kirby Puckett

Kirby Puckett (born March 14, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois) was a baseball player who was best known for being a center fielder for the American Major League Baseball team the "Minnesota Twins" and for being the all-time leader in career hits, runs, and total bases. Kirby died on March 6, 2006 and his death was because of a hemorrhagic stroke due to hypertension. He died young at age 45 just eight days before his 46th birthday.

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Kirby Puckett Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Puckett, Kirby
    • Common Name: Kirby Puckett
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
    • Birth Date: March 14, 1960
    • Age: 45 (at death)
    • Occupation: Baseball Player
    • Religion: Roman Catholic
    • Net Worth: $3 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Mint Green
    • Favorite Scent: Diesel Only The Brave Wild
    • Favorite Actor: Robert De Niro

    Kirby's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Kirby Puckett
    • Father: William Puckett
    • Mother: Catherine Puckett
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Tonya Hudson (married 1986-divorced 2002)
    • Son(s):
      • Kirby Puckett Jr.
    • Daughter(s):
      • Catherine Puckett

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 06 2006 at age 45
  • Place: Phoenix, Arizona, United States
  • Cause of Death: Stroke (hemorrhagic stroke due to hypertension)
  • Funeral Arrangements: Private service held at the Twin Cities suburb of Wayzata on March 12, 2006

Category Tags:

Baseball PlayerAmerican Born on March 14th Born in 1960 Born in Illinois Died in 2006 Died at age 45 Died from Stroke

Kirby's Notable Roles:

  • Minnesota Twins

Quotable Quotes:

"Kirby Puckett was known not only for his incredible talent on the baseball field, but also for his contagious energy and unwavering passion for the game. His legacy continues to inspire and impact generations of fans. (V)"

"Kirby Puckett was a highly successful professional baseball player for the Minnesota Twins, known for his record-breaking performance on the field, but his career was tragically cut short due to a sudden and unexpected health issue. (V)"

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