USA Today complete sports section. Kirby Puckett, the Minnesota Twins legend, died early at 45 years old. Hall of Fame player. Gold Glove winner.
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Kirby Puckett Death USA Today Sports Page Cover 3/7/2006 Twins HOF
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Tonya Puckett-Miller, former wife of Twins great Kirby Puckett
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Kirby Puckett dies at 45
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Minnesota Twins: Remembering Kirby Puckett on his Birthday
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Kirby Puckett Dies at 45 - Bradley University Athletics
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The Life And Tragic Death Of Kirby Puckett (Story)
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Jodi Olson, fiancee of Minnesota Twins star and Hall of Famer
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Puckett, Kirby (1960–2006)
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Tonya Puckett-Miller, former wife of Twins great Kirby Puckett