Kirby Tribute

[Lynch]

While cruising around a bit on youtube, trying to figure out why I can't get the media player working on the NBA site, I decided to do a quick search for a Kirby video. I was looking for a highlight vid, or something from one of the World Series trips, but came across a slideshow memorial

Thought I'd share:

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY8hP3PHV-g"]YouTube - Kirby Puckett - "What A Wonderful World"[/ame]

[catman]

Thanks. I met Kirby a couple of years ago and he didn't look anything like the guy that used to climb the walls of the Metrodome. It's nice to see him in his prime again.

[scarfire]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=http:...?v=kd2fyX2VPYM

[mntwinsfan]

All time greatest Twins moment was right there. Kirby put the team on his back and carried us to a world series title.

[scarfire]

He was ultimately the reason that this franchise won their 2nd championship in 4 years. Game saving leaping catch then hit a home run to win the game, it was unreal.

He is still Minnesota's hero.

[mntwinsfan]

Who is your all time favorite Twins players..

Here is mine.

1. Kirby Puckett
2. Frank " Sweet Music " Viola
3. Justin Morneau
4. Joe Mauer
5. Johan " CyTana" Santana
6. Tony Oliva
7. Kent Hrbek
8. Harmon Killerbrew

[mntwinsfan]

Here is the great play Kent Hrbek ever made at first base. I hope my youtube topic will work.

here is the link just in case. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_C0zBtxn8Io]YouTube - Hrbek Gant Tag[/ame]

[scarfire]

eh, I was too young to remember the 80s and before that but here it goes...

1. Kirby Puckett
2. Johan Santana

In no particular order...

Rick Aguilera
Joe Mauer
Torii Hunter
Justin Morneau
Cristian Guzman (when he had 20 something triples in a season)
Kent Hrbek

[mntwinsfan]

how do you post a youtube video?

[scarfire]

(media)copy&paste the video clip link(/media)

except change from () to []

[mntwinsfan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=http:...?v=_C0zBtxn8Io

[Lynch]

YouTube - Kirby Puckett - "What A Wonderful World"

I just watched this again. What a nice slideshow of one of my all-time favorite athletes.

Man, I really miss "the good ol' days" with Kirby, Hrbek and crew.

[catman]

Kirby was one of a kind. Toward the end of his life, he let himself go a little. I met him shortly before he died and he looked, in a word -- Bad.
I've got the '87 WS on DVD and also highlights of the '91 series. I prefer to remember Kirby the way he looked then.

[Lynch]

I'm so glad to see that this video is still up on youtube.

Goodbye Metrodome and a slew of great memories, many
of which included the great Kirby Puckett.

[redsrbetter]

Kirby was definitely one of my all-time favorites. I was amazed that a man of his stature could run as fast as he could. I was also amazed when he made that insane catch when he robbed the HR in the World Series.

The guy always wore a smile and played as a major role model for a lot of the players we see today. Ken Griffey Jr. has stated that he was his favorite player outside of his dad.

I have also heard Torii Hunter and Mike Cameron say that he played a big role in their liking to CF. The list obviously could go on and on. I am just thankful that we had the chance to see him play.