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2006 – Twins star outfielder and MLB Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett passes away at the age of 45 from a stroke he suffered a day earlier.
Twins tribute video to Kirby Puckett via the Minnesota Twins
Kirby Puckett, 45, Hall of Fame Outfielder, Dies
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1973 – In an exhibition game with the Pirates, the Twins Larry Hisle becomes the first designated hitter in ML history. Hisle makes the new AL rule look good by collecting two home runs and 7 RBI.
