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Kirby Puckett

Age: 45

Hall of Fame outfielder who led the Minnesota Twins to World Series titles in 1987 and 1991. He played in 10 consecutive All-Star Games and retired in 1996 after being diagnosed with serious eye ailments. He died of a stroke.

Died: Phoenix, Ariz., March 6, 2006

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