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On July 12, 1996, baseball lost a little more of its soul.

On that day, Kirby Puckett of the Minnesota Twins, one of baseball's most talented and likable players, was forced to retire because of failing vision brought on by glaucoma.

At age 35, Puckett was done with the game that had given him so much and in turn, which he had done so much for.

Then again, maybe that was the way it had to end for him-the warrior taken off the field on his shield.There was no fading away for Puckett, no pathetic attempts at a comeback.Puckett saw reality, knew his days as a ballpayer were done and he accepted it with the grace that always marked his days in the game.

In this book, the first since his retirement, we look at the life and times of one of baseball's greatest ambassadors. ... Read more

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SUCH A TRADGEDY
THIS IS A GOOD BUT BRIEF STORY OF A VERY GOOD CAREER FOR FORMER MINNESOTA TWIN KIRBY PUCKETT. THE BOOK IS FILLED WITH MANY PHOTOS AND THE PAGES ARE QUITE EASY TO READ. THE ONE COMPLAINT I HAVE IS THAT THE BOOK IS SPARSE AND NEEDS MORE CONTENT TO MAKE IT A VERY GOOD BOOK. KIRBY WAS A VERY GOOD PLAYER AND A FAVORITE WITH THE FANS AND TEAMATES. HE HELPED THE TWINS WIN TWO WORLD SERIES WITH HIS GREAT OVERALL PLAY. HE CAREER CAME TO A HALT BECAUSE OF GLACOMA WHICH WAS A HEREDITARY PROBLEM THAT PLAGUED HIS FATHER. WITH HIS CAREER OVER KIRBY WORKED FOR THE TWINS IN THEIR FRONT OFFICE. I ALWAYS ENJOYED WATCHING KIRBY PLAY. AFTER READING THIS BOOK I ALSO APPRECIATE WHAT A GOOD PERSON HE WAS. I DO RECOMMEND THIS FOR ALL BASEBALL AND ESPECIALLY TWINS FANS.

Kirby, best Twin ever
The book is a very basic story of Kirby Puckett that leads much to be desired by the more mature fan.The book while a good read, seems to be written more for kids. As the other reviewer mentioned, a good read but fora better biography we will have to wait for Puckett to come out with hisown later in life.

The story of the man before his image was permanently tarnished.Brings you back to his simpler days when people smiled when you mentioned his name.

Puck is a glimpse into the real story yet to be to told.
If baseball star Kirby Puckett were a biblical figure, he would be a cross between David, of David and Goliath and Samson, of Samson and Delilah.Unfortunaely Puck: Baseball's Last Warior doesn't approach the telling of the whole story.It is too much of an abreviation of his life and efforts. It may be that the public will have to wait for Kirby Puckett to publish his own more autobiogrphical life story for us to know what makes the man so generous, likable and thus so tragic to have had to leave baseball playing in his prime. Until such a book is published Puck will have to do for those interested in an abreviated look into the life of Kirby Puckett. ... Read more

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Accompanied by a safety baseball, a complete young reader's guide to the sport offers instructions on basic baseball skills, providing thirty-four games, no-frills drills, and insider tips to help youngsters improve their hitting, throwing, and pitching techniques. Original. ... Read more

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Inspiration for creative baseball practices
As a All Star Little League Coach of 7 and 8 year olds, and a MOM, this has sparked my imagination for coming up with creative drills. I've used some of Kirby's and some of my own, to pass on the love of the game of playing baseball at whatever level. Gosh, I love the look in the kids eyes, when they finally get it. Thanks Kirby ... Read more

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The smiling, perpetually upbeat Minnesota Twins center fielder recounts his life on and off the field, including an in-depth discussion of a career that includes two World Series rings, five Gold Glove awards, and many other accolades. Reprint. ... Read more

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Memories live forever
Baseball books like this one were hard to come across in Australia during the early 1990s. This book has sentimental value to me, as my mum purchased it for me during a holiday to Dallas Texas in 1994. Also, seeing Puckett's heroics in the 1987, 1991 World Series, and 1993 All-Star Game gives this book extra significance for me personally.

What I enjoyed about this book are the details we would only learn of Mr Puckett by knowing him personally. In particular I admire the fact that he worked in motor vehicle manufacturing, and like all of us he did more than his fair share of a full days work in a normal job. This allows us to appreciate that unlike all those players who are treated like royalty from high school to MLB, Mr Puckett had to work hard each step of the way.

On debut he went 4 for 5 with the bat, which was a most impressive debut, and his career had many fantastic moments thereafter.

It was sad to see him exit baseball prematurely due to illness, and his passing at 45-years old was far too soon, but this book is a wonderful legacy for fans of Mr Puckett's to enjoy. Nicholas R.W. Henning - Australian Baseball Author

A good insight into the life of a baseball great!
This book details the life of Kirby Puckett straight from the man himself.If your a twins fan i reccomend it to you. We Miss you Puck

Kirby Pucket: I Love This Game
I Love This Game Kirby Pucket

Kirby Pucket's hard work and persistence has allowed him to be a superstar in major league baseball.Kirby Pucket started playing baseball as a little boy in Chicago.There heplayed third base, not outfield.In Chicago he played in his neighborhood. His family didn't have much money so he would just throw and catch a ballagainst his apartment building as much as possible.But when there wereenough kids to play a game he would play against them.Sometimes he playedwith his older brothers and their friends.He held his own playing withthem.Kirby soon became good enough to play varsity baseball at his localschool.After that, he went through a long and hard trip to the majors. This trip included practices on hot summer days and having to settle forsports facilities that didn't even have bathrooms!It was along that routethat he met people that impacted his career a great deal.Among thosepeople there was Kent Hrbek and Bob Symonds, the man that taught him all ofthe fundamentals of the game.It was people like them that made his careerinteresting and exciting.Overall, I think that this book was interestingand it is something that a person with a dream can relate to.The book waswriten well and that made it easy to read.

it was a inspiring book
this was a great book i would recomened it to any on

FUTURE HALL OF FAMERS AUTOBIOGRAPHY,READ IT TODAY!
KIRBY PUCKETT WAS AND STILL IS ONE OF THE BEST BASEBALL PLAYERS EVER (AND MAYBE ONE OF THE BEST AUTHORS). THIS PARTICULAR BOOK WAS A DISPLAY OF PURE ABILITY, BOTH ON THE FIELD AND IN THIS BOOK. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS BOOK FOR ANYBODY,ANY AGE,EVEN IF THEY DON'T ENJOY BASEBALL.HE TALKS ABOUT NEARLY WORKING AT FORD MOTOR COMPANY THE REST OF HIS LIFE AND HIS INCREDIBLE JOURNEY INTO THE BIG LEAGUE. THIS BOOK SHOULD BE PLACED IN THE LITERATURE HALL OF FAME. BUY THIS BOOK IMMEDIATLEY. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Children's Digest, published by Benjamin Franklin Literary & Medical Society, Inc. on July 1, 1994. The length of the article is 1105 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Kirby Puckett.(Minnesota Twins baseball player)
Author: Judith Pinkerton Josephson
Publication: Children's Digest (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 1994
Publisher: Benjamin Franklin Literary & Medical Society, Inc.
Volume: v44Issue: n413Page: p32(4)

Article Type: Biography

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Topps 1989. Picture front, stats on back. Set includes regular cards and All Star cards. ... Read more

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Profiles the personality, childhood, and career of the popular Minnesota Twins outfielder. ... Read more

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A career biography of Minnesota Twin, Kirby Puckett, one of the best hitters in baseball. ... Read more

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Discusses the personal life and baseball career of the popular player for the Minnesota Twins. ... Read more

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A picture-book autobiography by the great center fielder (1960 - 2006) from the Minnesota Twins. Puckett describes highlights of his career and simultaneously admonishes readers to believe in themselves; be good people; and stay away from troublemakers, drugs, and tobacco. The book is handsomely designed, with both full-color photographs and watercolor paintings featured prominently throughout the text. A brief list of career highlights appears at the end of the book, along with "Kirby's Extra Innings," 10 pointers on leading a good life.  ... Read more

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A true sports hero with a good message
I'm a Minnesota girl (well, I think of myself as a girl) and as a Minnesota resident comes our history with our professional sports teams. The Minnesota Twins and Kirby Puckett are a part of our history. And Minnesota residents loved Kirby Puckett.

Kirby Puckett: Be the Best You Can Be is Kirby's story from childhood to his illustrious career as a centerfielder for the Minnesota Twins. But it's more than his life story. It's about believing in yourself, never giving up, accepting who you are and working hard for what you want. What a powerful message!

Also included are the highlights of Kirby's baseball career and messages of hope for kids. He talks about helping others, believing in yourself, mistakes, education, fun, saying no to drugs, etc.

Kirby recently died. What I carry with me when I think about Kirby is his loyalty to the Twins, and all of Minnesota. He could have played for other clubs that would have paid him much more than he made in Minnesota, but he didn't. That's integrity.

The message in Kirby's story is as fresh and valuable as it was when the book was first published in 1993.

Armchair Interviews says: Kirby Puckett: Be the Best You Can Be, is a tribute to a special Minnesota sports hero ... Read more

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A biography of the center fielder whose hitting helped the Minnesota Twins win the 1991 World Series. ... Read more

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Great Book
This book is all about the Twins's run to the World Series in 87.All twins fans should read it to get the inside look at the Twins. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Notable Sports Figures, brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 2292 words.The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase.You can view it with any web browser.Takes a close look at the people in sports who have captured attention because of success on the playing field, or controversy off the playing field. This work features biographies on more than 600 people from around the world and throughout history who have had an impact not only on their sport, but also on the society and culture of their times. It also includes not only the record-breakers that dominated and changed their sport, but also the controversial figures that made headlines even apart from athletic events. ... Read more