A New Play Called "Kirby", Based on the Life of Kirby Puckett, Explores the Baseball Hall-of-Famer's Life as an Adored Sports Icon Struggling With Off-the-Field Troubles

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October 12, 2007
Gary Eichten - Host, Sara Meyer - Producer, Syl Jones - Interviewee, Ansa Akyea - Interviewee
Listen: A new play called "Kirby", based on the life of Kirby Puckett, explores the baseball Hall-of-Famer's life as an adored sports icon struggling with off-the-field troubles. (Syl Jones, Ansa Akyea)
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Twenty-years ago this month, Kirby Puckett led the Minnesota Twins to their first World Series victory. The combination of his dynamic prowess on the ballfield and charismatic personality made Puckett the most beloved and admired sports hero in Minnesota history. In the few years before his death, however, Puckett fell from grace after shocking incidents of his personal life became public. A new play called "Kirby" opening Saturday at the History Theatre in St. Paul explores the Hall-of-Famer's life as an adored sports icon struggling with off-the-field troubles.

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