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Baseball Hall of Fame slugger dies of stroke aged 45 - Taipei Times
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What Happened in Sports: July 12, 2021 - Pro Sports Outlook
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Classic Photos of Kirby Puckett - Sports Illustrated
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Hall-of-Famer Puckett, 45, dies - Deseret News
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The Rise and Fall of Kirby Puckett - Sports Illustrated Vault
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Kirby Puckett - Wikipedia
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Top 100 Metrodome Moments, #29: Kirby Puckett's Retirement
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The Life And Tragic Death Of Kirby Puckett (Story)
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ALCS Gm5: Puckett's single gives Twins lead in eighth
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Puckett Passes Away – The Twins Almanac
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Kirby 2 - ™
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Minnesota Twins, History & Notable Players
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The Rise and Fall of Kirby Puckett - Sports Illustrated Vault
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The Rise, Fall, and Tragic Death of Minnesota Twins Legend Kirby Puckett