Kirby Puckett (March 14, 1960 – March 6, 2006) was a center fielder in Major League Baseball who played his entire major-league career with the Minnesota Twins from 1984 to 1995. He is the Twins franchise's all-time leader (1961-present) in career hits, runs, doubles and total bases. His .318 career batting average was the highest by any right-handed American League batter in the second half of the 20th century.

Induction Date: 2001
Name: Kirby Puckett
Teams: Minnesota Twins (1984–1995)
Final Team: Minnesota Twins
Place of Death: Phoenix, Arizona
Name: Kirby Puckett
Debut Date: May 8
Debut Date: 1984
Death Date: March 6, 2006 (aged 45)
Position: Center fielder
Career Highlights: 10× All-Star selection (1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995) 2× World Series champion (1987, 1991) 6× Gold Glove Award winner (1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992) 6× Silver Slugger Award winner (1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1994) 1991 ALCS MVP 1993 MLB All-Star Game MVP 1993 Branch Rickey Award 1996 Roberto Clemente AwardMinnesota Twins #34 retired
Birth Date: March 14, 1960
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Debut Team: Minnesota Twins
Final Year: 1995
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
League: MLB
Hall of Fame Vote: 82.14% (first ballot)