Minnesota Twins center fielder and icon Kirby Puckett passed away 14 years ago today due to
complications from a stroke. The Minnesota Twins posted a video in commemoration of the anniversary of his death.
Forever in our hearts. RIP #34. pic.twitter.com/kngLnp6H1S
— Minnesota Twins (@Twins)
March 6, 2020 Many fans of number 34 took to social media to remember Hall of Famer.
Although I only got to watch him until I was 6, he was and still is my favorite player. I named my dog after him. Everyone thinks she is a male but I don’t care. She’s the cutest and has the best name! pic.twitter.com/ynykTc5SUw
— Ellen Bilek (@EllenBilek)
March 6, 2020 My angel of a grandmother loved Kirby Puckett. I'll always remember her smile when she said, "he looks like a keg of beer running around the bases!" https://t.co/urNGNksg80
— Ben Brown Plumm (@Libraryben)
March 6, 2020 I met Kirby at a KFC locally. I was so nervous to go up and talk to him, but at the urging of my parents I did. He was so nice and gracious...and even signed a napkin for me. One of the best days of my childhood.
— Dan Edwards (@ImDanEdwards)
March 6, 2020 This man did the impossible, brought a championship to Minnesota. Never happened before and hasn't happened since. This man is the GOAT of Minnesota sports athletes and it's not even close.
— brett jensen (@brettjensen14)
March 6, 2020 Ask any Twin who played with Kirby who their favorite teammate was and every one of them says Puck.
— Rand Sibet (@RandSibet)
March 6, 2020 He played the game with such enthusiasm and it was so contagious!!! --
— Johnsontwit (@Johnsontwit1)
March 6, 2020 Having a player on a Minnesota team like Kirby who would put the team on his back and lay his best when it was all on the line was something special. (and rare in MN sports)
— Margaret McGraw (@love2golf)
March 6, 2020 Puckett was 45 when he passed away.
