I was born in Minnesota and I have lots of fam over there. So I know what Kirby meant to the state. Shit Puckett carried the Twins to 2 World Series titles. I remember he had some sort of eye problem a few years back. Ever since he retired it seemed like his health was going down hill.
anyoen remember when the metrodome or whatever their stadium was called had those glass walls in the outfield and kirby made that HUGE leap and caught it against the wall?
pissed me off how espn brought up the off field issues mixing it up with the good stuff that he did in his career. The man just died!!! theres no need for that. my uncle is huge kirby puckett fan. die hard to the finest. rip to kirby. that man is loved in minnesota.