I can't think of any player, certainly in the modern era, that was more universally loved than Kirby Puckett. Whether it was his unique name, a body shape we could identify with, or his ever present smile, he was easy to like even before you saw him play. Boy could he play. A 10x All Star with a career .318 average, he also put six Gold Gloves on the mantle. His baseball skills were obvious and his dedication to charity and community work made him one of the most cherished players in history.
Kirby Puckett
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