Friday, Oct. 26 marks the anniversary of Kirby Puckett's iconic performance in Game 6 of the 1991 World Series. The Twins trailed the Braves three games to two and were in need of a hero.

Vin Scully calls Kirby Puckett's Game 6-ending home run 25 years ago today On October 26, 1991, Kirby Puckett gave Twins fans a World Series game to remember. ( You know, the one that set up Jack ...

Kirby Puckett's game-winning home run in Game 6 of the ... While the other homers and moments on the list were great this homer had so much more around it with the Series that year being so ...

Puckett's game-winning home run forced a Game 7, which the Minnesota Twins won 1-0 in 10 innings. No. 9: Dwight Evans' World Series Catch in the Top of the 11th Inning 2 of 10 ...

Kirby Puckett hits the game-winning home run off Braves pitcher Charlie Leibrandt in the 11th inning of Game 6 of the World Series at the Metrodome to force a Game 7. 1991.

Last Updated: July 27th, 2024 by Jake Cain Kirby Puckett and Tim Raines were two of the most electrifying players of their generation. Whether you rooted for the Minnesota Twins or the Montreal ...

In Game 6 of the 1991 World Series, Kirby Puckett was a one-man show, turning in perhaps the best postseason performance ever. ... "Great catch, great home run, great player.

One of the most iconic images from the Twins' time in the Metrodome is fan favorite Kirby Puckett, running around the bases as he pumped his fist following his walk-off home run in the 11th inning ...

While we know ’88 Kirby is the lone instance since 1988 of a 20-homer player getting goose-egged when ahead in the count, that doesn’t reveal how low that home run threshold would have to drop ...

Puckett was named the ALCS MVP after hitting .429 with two home runs and six RBIs. In the 1991 World Series, when the Twins were down four games to three, he put the team on his back and willed ...

Those are two different moments in Twins history, of course — The Catch, and then Jack Buck's eternal salute to Puckett's Game 6-winning home run in the 11th inning.