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Kirby Puckett: 1961-2006

Baseball Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett has died in an Arizona hospital. The former Minnesota Twins outfielder suffered a massive stroke at home on Sunday. He was 44.
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Baseball Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett has died in an Arizona hospital.

The former Minnesota Twins outfielder suffered a massive stroke at home on Sunday.

He was 44.

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