Kirby Puckett suffers stroke this morning.

[BronXBombers51]

He is in critical condition. I did not know that it was that bad.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=A ... &type=lgns

This doesn't sound good.

[Kilroy]

They just reported on the news here in Phoenix that he passed away.

Godspeed Kirby.

[TownDrunk]

ESPN is confirming that he has passed away at the age of 44.

Sad news.

[mcqfesijiba]

Sad to hear. His brilliant playing career ended early and now his life ended early.

He was an awesome player and fun to watch.

[jbones733]

prayers are w ya Kirby, you will be missed

[steve]

[quote="mcqfesijiba"]Sad to hear. His brilliant playing career ended early and now his life ended early.

He was an awesome player and fun to watch.[/quote]

I'm 47 Yrs old and I have named 4 pets after athletes. Yaz, Boggs, Julius and Kirby. Even as a Red Sox fan it was hard not to root for Kirby.

Heaven just got a new CF. Rest in peace

[TwinsFan4Life]

I was and still am a huge Kirby Puckett fan, he was my childhood idol growing up in Minnesota, though news to swallow, we love ya Kribs.

- Twins fan for life

[Phatferd]

One of the few players from other teams that I really really followed. I was like 7 when they won the WS in 1991 and I remember being in awe when watching him in that series.

I even read a biography on him in like High School. I am sad to here this news.

[LiveForever]

He was my favorite player growing up. I dont remember much about the 91 World Series (I was 4 1/2) but i do remember being very upset the day he was forced to retire.


Here's to you Kirby

[Music2004Man]

RIP Puck, You played the game the way it was supposed to be played, with grace, hard work and dignity.