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  1. 03-05-2006 02:05 PM #1
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    Twins Kirby Puckett suffers stroke

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    Ft. Myers, Fla -- Former Twins great Kirby Puckett suffered a stroke this morning at his home in Scottsdale, AZ. He was transported to Scottsdale Memorial Hospital and later airlifted to Scottsdale Osborne Hospital where he is undergoing Neo Surgery.

    The Minnesota Twins and Major League Baseball ask fans to keep Kirby and his family in their thoughts and prayers.
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  2. 03-05-2006 02:26 PM #2
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    Puckett was a solid player, but I never thought he was HOF. Regardless I hope he gets better.
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    Yup. Puckett is definitely in my prayers. Hope he gets well soon.
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  5. 03-05-2006 08:14 PM #5
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    Couldn't believe it when I read it.
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  6. 03-05-2006 11:28 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by DravenX
    Couldn't believe it when I read it.
    i could. he was a stroke/heart attack waiting to happen. Those kinda things happen to people who are twice their recommended weight. still, sad.
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  7. 03-06-2006 10:39 AM #7
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    One of my favorite players when I was a kid. I have to wish him the best in hopes that he can take this unfortunate event and turn it into a learning experience. My prayers are with you Kirby Puckett.
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  8. 03-06-2006 12:05 PM #8
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    Kirby has had no luck with health in his post baseball career, was always one of my favorites to watch.
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    44 years old. Damn shame. Hope he recovers.
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    terrible news
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    Kirby was a good ballplayer and was the key for the Twins success winning the whole thing in '87 and '91, one of the greatest WS in history if not the best. I will never forget that Series for as long as I live. Baseball will miss him.
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  12. 03-06-2006 09:18 PM #12
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    My prayers and thoughts are with Puckett's family right now. I hate to see anyone who still has plenty of years left on their life pass away from something like this. A great career, and good person. Maybe he would have gotten back into baseball in a coaching or management role later in life, but now, we will never know.
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    Wow, what a shock. I bet he didn't see that coming.






    ...too soon?
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    RIP Kirby Puckett. Too young to die at 45. My prayers are with his family.

    I was shocked to hear of his passing away last night while watching the Gonzaga game.
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    I see nobody is reporting about Kirby's darkside. It's considerable.

    But I really feel for this guy in spite of his problems with domestic violence etc.

    Man this is a hard one to take to be honest.
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