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Kirby Puckett is all smiles during a game against the Oakland A's in 1992. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr. /Allsport)

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Kirby Puckett, 1960-2006

Kirby Puckett died Monday, March 6, a day after the Hall of Fame outfielder had a stroke at his Arizona home. He was 45.

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Kirby Puckett, 1960-2006

Kirby Puckett's influence on baseball

Broadcast: Midday, 03/06/2006, 11:06 a.m.

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Former Minnesota Twins star Kirby Puckett is in critical condition after suffering a stroke Sunday at his home in Arizona. Puckett, 44, was a fan favorite during his playing years with the Twins, and entered the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001. We'll hear a lengthy interview with Puckett which originally aired in 1998, and talk about his influence on the game of baseball.

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