Hall of Famer Puckett dies at 44
MINNEAPOLIS - Hall of Fame outfielder Kirby Puckett died Monday of complications from a stroke. He was 44.
Puckett underwent neurosurgery Sunday and was transported to St. Jospeph’s Hospital and Medical Center, where he died Monday afternoon.
“This is a sad day for the Minnesota Twins, Major League Baseball and baseball fans everywhere,” Twins owner Carl Pohland said. “Kirby’s impact on the Twins organization, state of Minnesota and the upper midwest is significant and goes well beyond his role in helping the Twins win two World Championships.”
The 44-year-old Puckett, who led the Twins to two World Series titles before his career was cut short by glaucoma, had spent Monday in the hospital in critical condition with his family by his side.
Puckett had remained close with several people in the Twins organization, and he was one of baseball’s most popular players throughout his 12-year career.
Puckett underwent neurosurgery Sunday and was transported to St. Jospeph’s Hospital and Medical Center, where he died Monday afternoon.
“This is a sad day for the Minnesota Twins, Major League Baseball and baseball fans everywhere,” Twins owner Carl Pohland said. “Kirby’s impact on the Twins organization, state of Minnesota and the upper midwest is significant and goes well beyond his role in helping the Twins win two World Championships.”
The 44-year-old Puckett, who led the Twins to two World Series titles before his career was cut short by glaucoma, had spent Monday in the hospital in critical condition with his family by his side.
Puckett had remained close with several people in the Twins organization, and he was one of baseball’s most popular players throughout his 12-year career.
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