In Memoriam: Kirby Puckett, October 26th, 1991 “The 11th Inning Gamer” .

        

The Twins were down 3 games to 2 in the “worst to first” World Series against Atlanta, both teams having finished the previous season in last place. In the sixth game, Twins’ center fielder Kirby Puckett, (who’d been the home run hero in game five of the AL championship game) contributed an RBI triple, a key sac fly, and an outstanding leaping catch in center field. To top it off, he broke an 11th-inning tie with a solo home run to win the game for the Twins, 4-3, and  tying the series. The Twins won the final game as well, 1-0. Their comeback was complete.

Kirby Puckett passed away yesterday,March 6th. We will always remember Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett!! A singular Twin!