I would say without question that baseball has lost a class act. He was a tough player and an excellent player his entire career. If there were ever a player whom kids should look up to it should be PUCK. I'm only 5 years older than he is. This really is unbelievable. I found out about his passing by getting on the net. I'm very shocked that he passed away. RIP PUCK!!!!!!
— Jana Everitt, Granite Bay, Calif.

This is just not the way it is suppose to end for such a talented ball player and from what I have been reading, a nice person that brought joy and laughter whenever he was around. My condolences to his family. Rest in Peace Kirby.
— Knoppie Rhem, Queens, N.Y.

Kirby Puckett was a great person as well as a Baseball player. Twins were one of my teams growing up and Kirby was one of their best. My cousin Joe DiMaggio would have been proud of him as a person and baseball player. We'll Miss you.
— Scott Gantt, Denver

A class act. Love and prayers to hi family. He will be sorely missed.
— Phillip Adams, Arlanta

Kirby achieved one thing that was very rare for an athlete in today's "me-first" sports world: He was not only respected, but he was loved as well. Today is truly a sad day for Minnesota, Twins fans, and baseball in general.
— Hazen, St. Paul, Min.

Growing up collecting cards as a young kid I immediately knew that face and smile- I always liked the way he was portrayed in the sport of baseball. Its sad that anyone has to be taken at such a young age- I pray that the family recieve peace, strength and the knowledge that Kirby was loved.
— Eric DeJesus, Mobile, Ala.

Kirby Puckett was forced out of his career and love of his life - baseball - by his glaucoma. He was an inspirational player, and one love by home town and visiting fans alike. We will miss him!
— Betsy Klein, Weston, Conn.

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