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Kirby Puckett, born on March 14, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois, United States, was a baseball player. Kirby Puckett died on March 6, 2006 at the age of 45. Education on record includes Calumet High School and Triton College. Recorded honors include Rawlings Gold Glove Award.
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
- Occupation
- baseball player
2. Background
- High school
- Calumet High School
- University
- Triton College
Awards & achievements
- Rawlings Gold Glove Award
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Kirby Puckett born?
Born March 14, 1960.
When did Kirby Puckett die?
Died March 6, 2006, aged 45.
Where was Kirby Puckett from?
Kirby Puckett was from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What did Kirby Puckett do?
Kirby Puckett worked as baseball player.
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