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My Take
Kirby Puckett moves me because of his loyalty as much as his talent. He spent all twelve of his Major League seasons with the Minnesota Twins, carrying them to championships in 1987 and 1991 in an era when players often chased the next contract. There's something deeply human about a man from Chicago's South Side who became the heartbeat of one city. A Gold Glove center fielder with a barrel of a body and surprising grace, he made the game look joyful. His death at forty-six in 2006 still feels like a theft. To me he represents devotion rewarded with adoration.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kirby Puckett
- Name (Japanese)
- カービー・パケット
- Reading
- かーびー・ぱけっと
- Born
- March 14, 1960 – March 6, 2006
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rat
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- baseball player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Calumet High School
- University
- Triton College
Awards & achievements
- Rawlings Gold Glove Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kirby Puckett born?
March 14, 1960 – March 6, 2006.
Where is Kirby Puckett from?
Kirby Puckett is from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What does Kirby Puckett do?
Kirby Puckett works as baseball player.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.