Obituary of Kirby Puckett

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: Gary Cooper

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 Player American 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)"

Is Mr. Kirby Puckett still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.