Puckett's kids to throw out the first pitch

[Lynch]

On opening day. This is cool!

MINNEAPOLIS -- The children of the late Kirby Puckett have been scheduled
to throw ceremonial first pitches at next week's Twins home opener.

Catherine Puckett and Kirby Puckett Jr. will do the honors before Minnesota's
game against Oakland on April 11. Their father, a Hall of Fame outfielder for
the Twins, died last month after a stroke.

The team, in plans announced Monday, will offer other tributes -- including a
uniform patch with the No. 34 and a large No. 34 painted on the turf in center
field, to remain there during the first homestand.

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[DiamondGirl]

I was hoping that the Twins would include the kids in the home opener in some way. I'm sure it will be an emotional night for all - it will be tough for Torii to run around center with Kirby's number on the field.

All in all the Twins do it right. The memorial service for Kirby was very well done on such short notice. Thanks Twins!

[Retro16]

They deservingly do! Couldn't be more prouder than this.