October 12, 2007
"Kirby" - A play based on the life of Kirby PuckettShare
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Sara Meyer - Producer, Gary Eichten - Host, Syl Jones - Interviewee, Karl Gehrke - Reporter, Unknown - Performer, Steve Moulds - Interviewee, Ansa Akyea - Interviewee
On this Midday program, a look at Kirby, a play at the History Theatre in St. Paul that explores baseball Hall-of-Famer Kirby Puckett’s life as an adored sports icon struggling with off the field troubles. Program includes report, interviews, and call-in segments.
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.
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