January 16, 2001

A look at Kirby Puckett, who has been elected to baseball's Hall of Fame

William Wilcoxen - Reporter, Kirby Puckett - Speaker, Kent Hrbek - Interviewee, Jerry Bell - Interviewee

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MPR’s William Wilcoxen provides a brief profile of baseball star Kirby Puckett, who along with Dave Winfield, have been elected to baseball's Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility. Winfield is a St. Paul native whose 22-year major league career included a couple of seasons with the Minnesota Twins. But at the team offices in the Metrodome, the biggest celebration was for Puckett, who during his twelve years in Minnesota became one of the Twins' best and most popular players.

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A look at Kirby Puckett, who has been elected to baseball's Hall of Fame