Stroke Claims Baseball Hall of Famer Puckett at 45

by William Wilcoxen, NPR

Kirby Puckett, whose shining baseball career was cut short by physical problems, dies after suffering a stroke at age 45. The affable outfielder led the Minnesota Twins to two World Series titles and is a member of the Hall of Fame. He was a 10-time All-Star and won six Gold Gloves. William Wilcoxen of Minnesota Public Radio reports.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, March 7, 2006