aboz56 Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 (edited) RIP Mr. Puckett. You were a joy to watch when I was a nine-year old. Probably the first world series I can remember watching. Hopefully you have moved on to a better place. Thanks for the excitment you provided to those who enjoyed watching you play baseball. Edited March 7, 2006 by aboz56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 RIP Kirby. You were a hell of a player, sad to see somebody go at such a young age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 RIP Kirby. You were a hell of a player and a hell of a guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Mar 6, 2006 -> 07:21 PM) RIP Kirby. You were a hell of a player and a hell of a guy. Without turning this thread ugly (I hope), but for the sake of accuracy, let's just say the bolded was proven to be otherwise after his playing career. He was a hell of a player though, and 44 is WAY too young to die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 QUOTE(whitesoxfan101 @ Mar 6, 2006 -> 08:22 PM) Without turning this thread ugly (I hope), but for the sake of accuracy, let's just say the bolded was proven to be otherwise after his playing career. He was a hell of a player though, and 44 is WAY too young to die. Not really the place for a debate on that, however. Let's give the guy his due and try our best to stay away from this if at all possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 "And we'll see you tomorrow night!"-Jack Buck, after Game 6, 1991. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 RIP Kirby....Prayers to his family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 QUOTE(aboz56 @ Mar 6, 2006 -> 07:23 PM) Not really the place for a debate on that, however. Let's give the guy his due and try our best to stay away from this if at all possible. Yeah I agree, which is why I limited my post to RIP, 44 is way to young to go, and he was a hell of a player. I just couldn't let that one go without mentioning something. However I'll drop it. RIP Kirby. My uncle actually went to Triton when Kirby was there and had classes with him, pretty amazing looking back now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 dam.. prayers for the family from me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Nooooooooooooo. Way way way too young. RIP Kirby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 RIP Kirby. for his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 For me, Kirby was to baseball what Frank Thomas was to the White Sox. Against all odds, the little pudgy man turned himself into a legend. Rest in peace Kirby. You've once again left the game too soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsox08 Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 R.I.P. Kirby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxPride56 Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 WOW, I knew he was bad, but this happend so fast. It's a shock in my family right now because my dad played agenst him in college... he told me he was a hell of a player... RIP #34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxpranos Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 R.I.P. Kirby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 It's sad to see a legend go. RIP Kirby Puckett. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Very sad news indeed. I don't really know what kinda person/man Kirby was, but he was a hell of a ballplayer. I still remember like it was yesterday the game winning hr he hit in game 6 of the '91 World Series. I pray for him wherever he is. I also pray for his family, friends, ect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 (edited) My first real glove was a kirby puckett signature model. RIP Edited March 7, 2006 by RockRaines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 (edited) I'll bring it up. I really believe Kirby's problems after he retired only show that he is human. A lot of athletes have a problem dealing with life after the spotlight is no longer on them. Sometimes what makes them great is what makes them struggle so much once their time in the sun is gone. I will not judge another person's life without living it. We know he wasn't a perfect person, but how many among us are? We do not know what he was going through or why he may have had problems coping with everyday life. I'll choose to remember Kirby as the guy who was electrifying to watch. Who always had a smile on his face and gave people joy watching him do his thing. Who made teammates better. Who did many great things with charities. And so on.... Edited March 7, 2006 by Rex Hudler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Prawn Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 RIP Kirby. Strokes f***ing suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxman352000 Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 RIP Kirby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Mar 6, 2006 -> 09:10 PM) My first real glove was a kirby puckett signature model. RIP Mine too. Definitely made me follow his career during the 90s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitewashed in '05 Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 RIP Kirby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg The Bull Luzinski Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Good bye and God Bless Kirby. A great ambassador for baseball. You will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEWOOD Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 so many memories....RIP Kirby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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