RIP Mr. Puckett.

 

You were a joy to watch when I was a nine-year old. Probably the first world series I can remember watching.

 

Hopefully you have moved on to a better place. Thanks for the excitment you provided to those who enjoyed watching you play baseball.

Edited March 7, 200620 yr by aboz56

RIP Kirby. You were a hell of a player, sad to see somebody go at such a young age.

RIP Kirby. You were a hell of a player and a hell of a guy.

RIP Kirby.  You were a hell of a player and a hell of a guy.

 

Without turning this thread ugly (I hope), but for the sake of accuracy, let's just say the bolded was proven to be otherwise after his playing career. He was a hell of a player though, and 44 is WAY too young to die.

Without turning this thread ugly (I hope), but for the sake of accuracy, let's just say the bolded was proven to be otherwise after his playing career.  He was a hell of a player though, and 44 is WAY too young to die.

Not really the place for a debate on that, however.

 

Let's give the guy his due and try our best to stay away from this if at all possible.

"And we'll see you tomorrow night!"

-Jack Buck, after Game 6, 1991.

RIP Kirby....Prayers to his family and friends.

Not really the place for a debate on that, however.

 

Let's give the guy his due and try our best to stay away from this if at all possible.

 

Yeah I agree, which is why I limited my post to RIP, 44 is way to young to go, and he was a hell of a player. I just couldn't let that one go without mentioning something. However I'll drop it.

 

RIP Kirby. My uncle actually went to Triton when Kirby was there and had classes with him, pretty amazing looking back now.

dam.. prayers for the family from me

Nooooooooooooo.

 

Way way way too young. RIP Kirby.

RIP Kirby.

for his family.

For me, Kirby was to baseball what Frank Thomas was to the White Sox.

 

Against all odds, the little pudgy man turned himself into a legend.

 

Rest in peace Kirby. You've once again left the game too soon.

R.I.P. Kirby

WOW, I knew he was bad, but this happend so fast. It's a shock in my family right now because my dad played agenst him in college... he told me he was a hell of a player... RIP #34

R.I.P. Kirby

It's sad to see a legend go. RIP Kirby Puckett.

Very sad news indeed. I don't really know what kinda person/man Kirby was, but he was a hell of a ballplayer. I still remember like it was yesterday the game winning hr he hit in game 6 of the '91 World Series. I pray for him wherever he is. I also pray for his family, friends, ect.

My first real glove was a kirby puckett signature model. RIP

Edited March 7, 200620 yr by RockRaines

I'll bring it up.

 

I really believe Kirby's problems after he retired only show that he is human. A lot of athletes have a problem dealing with life after the spotlight is no longer on them. Sometimes what makes them great is what makes them struggle so much once their time in the sun is gone.

 

I will not judge another person's life without living it. We know he wasn't a perfect person, but how many among us are? We do not know what he was going through or why he may have had problems coping with everyday life.

 

I'll choose to remember Kirby as the guy who was electrifying to watch. Who always had a smile on his face and gave people joy watching him do his thing. Who made teammates better. Who did many great things with charities. And so on....

Edited March 7, 200620 yr by Rex Hudler

RIP Kirby. Strokes f***ing suck.

RIP Kirby

My first real glove was a kirby puckett signature model. RIP

 

Mine too. Definitely made me follow his career during the 90s.

RIP Kirby

Good bye and God Bless Kirby. A great ambassador for baseball. You will be missed.

so many memories....RIP Kirby