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THE BASEBALL INDEX
Bibliography for Kirby Puckett
Database information Š 2000 SABR

ť The Baseball Index contains the following references for further reading material on Kirby Puckett (OF 1984-1995 Twins):

22 books
22 book sections
199 articles

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BOOKS


ť Kirby Puckett by Aaseng, Nathan
Hardbound Book (Hillside, NJ: Enslow Publishers, 1993) -- 64 pages ť Notes: From series: Sports Greats Stats: Player Career Stats Photos: bw:(throughout) Indexed? y Bibliography? n Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Biographies; Juvenile Literature


ť Kirby Puckett: Fan Favorite by Bauleke, Ann
Hardbound Book (Minneapolis: Lerner Publications, 1993) -- 64 pages Stats: Player Season Stats, Player Career Stats Photos: bw:(32) Indexed? n Bibliography? n Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Biographies; Juvenile Literature


ť Puck! Kirby Puckett: Baseball's Last Warrior by Carlson, Chuck
Hardbound Book (Lenexa, Ks: Addax Publishing Group, 1998) -- 195 pages ť Notes: Foreword by George Brett Stats: n Photos: bw:(throughout);c:(8) Indexed? n Bibliography? n Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Biographies; Juvenile literature


ť Kirby Puckett by Carpenter, Jerry; DiMeglio, Steve
Paperbound Book (Bloomington, Mn: Abdo & Daughters, 1988) -- 32 pages Stats: Player Career Stats, World Series Stats Photos: bw:(9) Indexed? n Bibliography? n Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Biographies; Juvenile Literature


ť Kirby Puckett by Rambeck, Richard
Hardbound Book (Chanhassen, Mn: Child's World, 1993) -- 32 pages Stats: n Photos: c:(15) Indexed? n Bibliography? n Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Biographies; Juvenile Literature


ť Kirby Puckett: MVP by Italia, Bob
Miscellaneous (Edina, Mn: Abdo & Daughters, 1992) -- 32 pages Stats: n Photos: n Indexed? n Bibliography? n Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Biographies; MVP Award; Juvenile Literature


ť Kirby Puckett's Baseball Games by Puckett, Kirby And Andrew Gutelle
Paperbound Book (New York: Workman Publishers, 1996) -- 100 pages ť Notes: Packaged with a ball Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Instructionals; anecdotes


ť Kirby Puckett by Morgan, L.E.
Hardbound book (San Diego: Revolutionary Comics, 1993) -- 30 pages Stats: n Photos: Cartoons:(throughout) Indexed? n Bibliography? n Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Biographies; Juvenile literature


ť Kirby Puckett by Rambeck, Richard
(Chicago: Child's World, 1993)ť Notes: Spanish language; Originally published in English as "Kirby Puckett" Photos: y Indexed? 31 Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Biographies; Juvenile Literature


ť Be the Best You Can Be by Plunkett, Kirby as told to Greg Brown
Hardbound book (Minneapolis: Waldman House Press, Inc., 1993) -- 38 pages Stats: n Photos: Illus(c):(throughout) Indexed? n Bibliography? n Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Minnesota Twins; Juvenile literature


ť I Love This Game! by Puckett, Kirby
Hardbound Book (New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 1993) -- 238 pages ť Notes: Mike Bryan shares copyright, and presumably authorship Stats: n Photos: bw:(8) Indexed? n Bibliography? n Named people: Puckett, Kirby; Newman, Al; Kelly, Tom; Puckett, Tonya; Shapiro, Ron; Pohlad, Carl Topics: Biographies; Minnesota Twins; 1987; 1991; Youth; Parent-Child Relations; Teammates; Teammate Relations; Metrodome; Chicago


ť Be The Best You Can Be by Puckett, Kirby, As Told To Greg Brown, Illustrations By Tim Houle
Hardbound Book (Minneapolis: Waldman House Press, 1993) -- 38 pages Stats: n Photos: bw:(3); c:(12); Illus(c):(13) Indexed? n Bibliography? n Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Biographies; Juvenile Literature


ť Youth League Hitting: Like A Champ by Oliva, Tony With Jack Clary
Paperbound Book (North Palm Beach, Fl: The Athletic Institute, 1989) -- 148 pages Stats: n Photos: bw:(throughout) Indexed? n Bibliography? n Named people: Oliva, Tony; Puckett, Kirby Topics: Batting; Instructionals


ť The Good Guys of Baseball by Egan, Terry; Stan Friedman; Mike Levine
Hardbound Book (New York: Simon & Schuster, 1997) -- 112 pages Stats: n Photos: bw:(16) Indexed? n Bibliography? y Named people: Ausanio, Joe; Puckett, Kirby; Vaughn, Mo; Ripken, Cal, Jr.; Wardlow, Don; Lucas, Jim; Alou, Felipe; Alou, Moises; Nomo, Hideo; Ramirez, Manny; Kruk, John; Palermo, Steve; Piazza, Mike; Thomas, Frank; Abbott, Jim; Showalter, Buck; Griffey, Ken, Jr. Topics: Profiles; Heroes; Role Models; Juvenile Literature


ť Confessions of a Baseball Purist: What's Right - And Wrong - with Baseball, As Seen From the Best Seat in the House by Miller, Jon with Mark Hyman
Hardbound Book (New York: Simon & Schuster, 1998) -- 269 pages Stats: n Photos: bw:(8) Indexed? y Bibliography? n Named people: Miller, Jon; Ripken, Cal, Jr.; Coleman, Ken; Finley, Charlie; Williams, Edward Bennett; Houk, Ralph; Jackson, Reggie; Steinberg, Charles; Dark, Alvin; Morgan, Joe; Angelos, Peter; Puckett, Kirby; Carter, Joe; Murray, Eddie Topics: Broadcasters; Broadcasting; Anecdotes; Realignment; Interleague play; Game length; Commissioner's office; Scorekeeping


ť Baseball's Hot New Stars by Gutman, Bill
Paperbound Book (New York: Pocket Books, 1988) -- 134 pages Stats: n Photos: bw:(16) Indexed? n Bibliography? n Named people: Mattingly, Don; Davis, Eric; Puckett, Kirby; Clemens, Roger; Strawberry, Darryl; Canseco, Jose; Gwynn, Tony; Saberhagen, Bret Topics: Biographies


ť Season of Dreams: The Minnesota Twins Drive to the 1991 World Championship by Kelly, Tom; Robinson, Ted; Forword by Kent Hrbek
Hardbound Book (Stillwater, MN: Voyageur Press, 1992) -- 296 pages Stats: Player Season Stats, World Series Stats Photos: bw:(23) Indexed? n Bibliography? n Named people: Kelly, Tom; Erickson, Scott; Morris, Jack; Puckett, Kirby Topics: Minnesota Twins; Pennant Races; World Series; 1991; Rebuilding; 1990; Profiles


ť Hi Everybody! by Carneal, Herb With Stew Thornley
Hardbound Book (Minneapolis: Nodin Press, 1996) -- 232 pages Stats: n Photos: bw:(27) Indexed? y Bibliography? n Named people: Carneal, Herb; Harshman, Jack; Griffith, Calvin; Hall, Halsey; Kaat, Jim; Killebrew, Harmon; Moore, Ray; Pascual, Camilo; Perry, Jim; Carew, Rod; Blyleven, Bert; Quilici, Frank; Hrbek, Kent; Puckett, Kirby Topics: Biographies; Minnesota Twins; Broadcasters; Springfield Cubs; Baltimore Orioles; Broadcasting; No-Hitters; Home Runs; Designated Hitters; World Series; 1987; 1991; Pitching


ť Nine Sides Of The Diamond: Baseball's Great Glove Men On The Fine Art Of Defense by Falkner, David
Hardbound Book (New York: Times Books, 1990) -- 372 pages Stats: n Photos: bw:(19) Indexed? y Bibliography? n Named people: Hernandez, Keith; Richardson, Bobby; White, Frank; Randolph, Willie; Robinson, Brooks; Bell, Buddy; Nettles, Graig; Concepcion, Dave; Smith, Ozzie; Henderson, Rickey; Bonds, Barry; Kaline, Al; Gwynn, Tony; Evans, Dwight; Mays, Willie; Puckett, Kirby Topics: Fielding; Assists; Backup; Catching; Ball Handling; Double Plays; Range; Outs; Throws; Training; Drill


ť The Niekro Files: The Uncensored Letters Of Baseball's Most Notorious Brothers by Niekro, Phil And Joe, With Ken Picking
Hardbound Book (Chicago: Contemporary Books, Inc., 1988) -- 227 pages Stats: n Photos: n Indexed? n Bibliography? n Named people: Niekro, Phil; Niekro, Joe; Steinbrenner, George; Kelly, Tom; Gaetti, Gary; Hrbek, Kent; Puckett, Kirby; Viola, Frank; Blyleven, Bert; Reardon, Jeff; Baylor, Don Topics: Brothers; 1987; All-Time Records; Minnesota Twins; Cleveland Indians; Atlanta Braves; New York Yankees; Knuckleballs; Marked Balls; Trainers; Pain; World Series; Profiles


ť Sports Heroes: Great Hitters by Emert, P.R.
Paperbound Book (New York: Tom Doherty Associates, 1990) -- 84 pages Stats: n Photos: bw:(14) Indexed? n Bibliography? y Named people: Boggs, Wade; Brett, George; Canseco, Jose; Clark, Will; Dawson, Andre; Gwynn, Tony; Mattingly, Don; Puckett, Kirby; Schmidt; Mike; Strawberry, Darryl; Aaron, Hank; DiMaggio, Joe; Robinson, Jackie; Williams, Ted Topics: Profiles; Batters; Juvenile Literature


ť Baseball All Stars by Allison, B., ed.
Pamphlet/Booklet (Marketcom, 1989) -- 24 pages Stats: Player Career Stats Photos: c:(12) Indexed? n Bibliography? n Named people: Boggs, Wade; Canseco, Jose; Gibson, Kirk; Grace, Mark; Greenwell, Mike; Hershiser, Orel; Mattingly, Don; McGwire, Mark; Puckett, Kirby; Sabo, Chris; Smith, Ozzie; Strawberry, Darryl Topics: Biographies; Juvenile Literature

BOOK SECTIONS


ť Kirby Puckett by Sullivan, George
Book Section from Glovemen: Twenty-Seven of Baseball's Greatest -- p. 8, 2 page(s) New York: Anthaneum Books of Young Readers, 1996 Stats: Bio Stats Photos: c:(3) Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Profiles; Fielding; Juvenile Literature


ť Kirby Puckett
Book Section from Twins Yearbook 1989 -- p. 43, 1 page(s) Minneapolis: Minnesota Twins, 1989 Stats: Player Season Stats Photos: c:(2) Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Profiles


ť Kirby Puckett by Cohen, Eliot, Ed.
Book Section from My Greatest Day In Baseball -- p. 84, 3 page(s) New York: Little Simon, 1991 Stats: Box/Line Scores Photos: bw:(1) Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Biographies; Greatest Days; 0830987g; Multi-Hit Games


ť Blurred Vision: Kirby Puckett by Linkugel, Wil A. and Edward J. Pappas
Book Section from They Tasted Glory: Among the Missing at the Baseball Hall of Fame -- p. 61, 11 page(s) Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Co., 1998 Stats: Player Career Stats Photos: bw:(1) Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Profiles


ť Kirby Puckett 86 by Smith, Ron
Book Section from The Sporting News Selects Baseball's 100 Greatest Players -- p. 186, 2 page(s) St. Louis: The Sporting News Publishing Co., 1998 Stats: Miscellaneous Stats Photos: c:(2) Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Profiles


ť Twins: Top To Bottom & Back Again by Caple, Jim
Book Section from Petersen's Baseball 1992 Pro Preview -- p. 60, 3 page(s) 1992 Stats: n Photos: c:(6); bw:(1) Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Puckett, Kirby; Hrbek, Kent; Morris, Jack; Kelly, Tom; Knoblach, Chuck; Tapani, Kevin; Mack, Shane; Aguilera, Rick Topics: Minnesota Twins


ť October Thrills by Holster, Jr., Russel R
Book Section from Petersen's Baseball 1992 Pro Preview -- p. 26, 6 page(s) 1992 Stats: n Photos: c:(15); bw:(1) Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Puckett, Kirby; Gant, Ron; Hrbek, Kent; Kelly, Tom; Cox, Bobby Topics: AL Championship Series; NL Championship Series; World Series; 1991


ť Minnesota Twins: Will Kirby Reach 3000? by Dewan, John; Zminda, Don; STATS, Inc; Illustrations by John Grimwade
Book Section from Stats Baseball Scoreboard 1994 -- p. 24, 2 page(s) New York: HarperPerennial, 1994 ť Notes: Chance Of Active Players To Reach 3000 Hits Stats: Miscellaneous Stats Photos: n Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Puckett, Kirby; Molitor, Paul; Murray, Ed; Griffey, Ken, Jr.; Alomar, Roberto; Baerga, Carlos Topics: 3000-Hit Hitters


ť Opponent Feature: Minnesota's Kirby Puckett: "I Came to Play..." by Dooher, Doug
Book Section from Texas Rangers 1996 Souvenir Program -- p. 57, 4 page(s) Arlington (TX): Texas Rangers Baseball Club, 0902 1996 (Vol. 25, Issue 25) ť Notes: Includes text of Puckett's press conference speech announcing his retirement Stats: n Photos: c:(3) Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Profiles; Retirement; Diseases; Eyes


ť Kirby Puckett by Nash, Bruce And Allan Zullo (Compiled By Tom Muldoon)
Book Section from More Little Big Leaguers -- p. 16-17 New York: Little Simon, 1991 Stats: n Photos: bw:(2) Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Biographies; Little League


ť Kirby Puckett by Nash, Bruce and Allan Zullo
Book Section from More Little Big Leaguers: Amazing Boyhood Stories of Today's Baseball Stars -- p. 16, 2 page(s) New York: Little Simon, 1991 Stats: n Photos: bw:(2) Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Profiles; Juvenile literature; Little League


ť The Greater Glory of Doubles and Triples by Waterman, Guy
Book section from The Baseball Research Journal, Number 28 -- p. 44, 7 page(s) Cleveland: Society for American Baseball Research, 1999 Stats: n Photos: Player season stats; Player career stats Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Stengel, Casey; Traynor, Pie; Lavagetto, Cookie; Maris, Roger; Northrup, Jim; Smith, Lonnie; Cravath, Gavvy; Clemente, Roberto; Bruton, Billy; McCovey, Willie; Puckett, Kirby Topics: Doubles; Triples


ť Catch a Season of Excitement
Book Section from Twins Yearbook 1989 -- p. 2, 4 page(s) Minneapolis (MN.): Minnesota Twins, 1989 Stats: Player Season Stats Photos: c:(5) Named people: Viola, Frank; Puckett, Kirby Topics: Minnesota Twins; 1988


ť Is Patience a Virtue? by Dewan, John; Don Zminda; STATS, Inc.
Book Section from STATS 1992 Baseball Scoreboard -- p. 106, 4 page(s) Chicago, IL: STATS Publishing, 1992 Stats: All-Time Leaders Photos: 4:1; 7:3 Named people: Guillen, Ozzie; Puckett, Kirby; Jackson, Bo Topics: Season Reviews; 1989; 1990; 1991; Statistical Analysis; Statistics; Breakdowns; Statistical Leaders; Patience; Strikes


ť Who Brings 'Em Home? by Dewan, John; Don Zminda; STATS, Inc.
Book Section from STATS 1991 Baseball Scoreboard -- p. 122, 3 page(s) Chicago, IL: STATS Publishing, 1991 Stats: Season Leaders Photos: Graphs/Charts:(2) Named people: Carter, Joe; Puckett, Kirby; Magadan, Dave Topics: Season Reviews; 1990; Statistical Analysis; Statistics; Breakdowns; Statistical Leaders; Runs Batted In; Clutch Hitting


ť Minnesota Twins: is it Tougher to "Zone In" In a Domed Stadium by Zminda, Don
Book Section from STATS 1996 Baseball Scoreboard -- p. 26, 4 page(s) Skokie, IL: STATS Publishing, 1996 Stats: All-Time Leaders Photos: Graphs/Charts:(4) Named people: Cole, Alex; Munoz, Pedro; Puckett, Kirby; Cordova, Marty; Mack, Shane; Becker, Rich; Griffey, Ken, Jr. Topics: Season Reviews (1993; 1994; 1995); Breakdowns; Statistical Analysis; Defense; Fielding; Outfielders; Zone Ratings; Domed Stadiums; Metrodome; Home Games; Road Games


ť Which Hitters Are at Home on the Road? by Dewan, John; Don Zminda; STATS, Inc.
Book Section from The Stats 1990 Baseball Scoreboard -- p. 90, 4 page(s) New York: Ballantine Books, 1990 Stats: Season Leaders Photos: Graphs/Charts:(3) Named people: Polonia, Luis; Davis, Alvin; Puckett, Kirby; Martinez, Dave; James, Dion; Briley, Greg Topics: Season Reviews; Statistical Analysis; Breakdowns; 1989; Statistics; Road Trips; Road Games


ť Who Hits Flyballs? by Dewan, John; Don Zminda; STATS, Inc.
Book Section from STATS 1991 Baseball Scoreboard -- p. 90, 3 page(s) Chicago, IL: STATS Publishing, 1991 Stats: Season Leaders Photos: 4:1; 7:1 Named people: McGwire, Mark; McGee, Willie; Ripken, Billy; Puckett, Kirby Topics: Season Reviews; 1990; Statistical Analysis; Statistics; Breakdowns; Fly Balls; Ground Balls; Swings


ť Is it Better to Pull Or Go the Other Way? by Dewan, John; Don Zminda; STATS, Inc.
Book Section from The Stats 1990 Baseball Scoreboard -- p. 122, 3 page(s) New York: Ballantine Books, 1990 Stats: Season Leaders Photos: 4:1; 7:3 Named people: Balboni, Steve; Hayes, Von; Davis, Glenn; Barfield, Jesse; Foley, Tom; Boggs, Wade; Seitzer, Kevin; Fermin, Felix; Kruk, John; Polonia, Luis; Franco, Julio; Calderon, Ivan; Randolph, Willie; Puckett, Kirby; Jackson, Bo Topics: Season Reviews; Statistical Analysis; Breakdowns; 1989; Statistics; Opposite Field Hits; Pull Hitters


ť Who'll Be the Next to Reach 3,000? by Dewan, John; Don Zminda; STATS, Inc.
Book Section from STATS 1993 Baseball Scoreboard -- p. 152, 2 page(s) New York: Harper Perennial, 1993 Stats: All-Time Leaders Photos: 4:1; 7:1 Named people: Murray, Eddie; Canseco, Jose; Gonzalez, Juan; Winfield, Dave; Puckett, Kirby Topics: Season Reviews; 1992; Statistical Analysis; Predictions; Milestones; Home Runs; 3000-Hit Hitters; Favorite Toy; Age; Decline


ť The Petersen MV-3 by Waldman, Alan
Book Section from Petersen's Baseball 1993 Pro Preview -- p. 44, 6 page(s) 1993 Stats: n Photos: c:(12) Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n Named people: Bonds, Barry; Pendleton, Terry; Sheffield, Gary; Eckersley, Dennis; Puckett, Kirby; Alomar, Roberto Topics: Fleer Baseball Cards; Advertising; Key Players; Fame


ť Who Leads the League In Looking? by Dewan, John; Don Zminda; STATS, Inc.
Book Section from The Stats 1990 Baseball Scoreboard -- p. 124, 3 page(s) New York: Ballantine Books, 1990 Stats: Season Leaders Photos: Graphs/Charts:(3) Named people: Mullinicks, Rance; Barfield, Jesse; Boggs, Wade; Pettis, Gary; Evans, Darrell; Espinoza, Alvaro; Puckett, Kirby; Guillen, Ozzie; Pena, Tony; Bradley, Scott Topics: Season Reviews; Statistical Analysis; Breakdowns; 1989; Statistics; Counts; Walks; Strikeouts

ARTICLES


ť Pressure On Twins To Re-sign Puckett by Wendel, Tim
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly June 10, 1992 (Vol. 2, Issue 11) -- p. 4, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: AL Beat Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Puckett, Kirby; Pohlad, Carl; MacPhail, Andy Topics: Minnesota Twins; Owners; Revenues; Salaries; Contract Negotiations


ť Why the Big Guys Don't Do Shows: An Exclusive BBC Special Report. by Dobrovitz, Pete
Article in Baseball Cards April, 1990 (Vol. 10, Issue 4) -- p. 90, 6 page(s) Column/Series Name: The Card Show Story Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1); c:(3) Named people: Puckett, Kirby; Clemens, Roger; Brett, George; Mattingly, Don Topics: Autographs; Autograph Sessions; Card Shows


ť Kirby Derby Grows Likely as Twins Reject Offer by Rains, Rob; Wendel, Tim
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly July 15, 1992 (Vol. 2, Issue 16) -- p. 33, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: All-Star Games; 1992; Minnesota Twins; Salaries; Contract Negotiations; Free Agents


ť Twins' Kirby Puckett Fools the Skeptics Again by Aschburner, Steve
Article in Baseball Digest October, 1988 (Vol. 47, Issue 10) -- p. 72, 2 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Profiles


ť Puckett Back To Lead Another Challenge by Snyder, Deron
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly March 31, 1993 (Vol. 3, Issue 1) -- p. 32, 1 page(s) Stats: Rosters, Miscellaneous Stats Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1); Illus(bw):(1) Named people: Puckett, Kirby; Kelly, Tom; Winfield, Dave; Knoblauch, Chuck; Banks, Willie; Mahomes, Pat; Trombley, Mike; Hrbek, Kent; Munoz, Pedro Topics: Minnesota Twins; Rosters; Lineups; Season Previews; Schedules; 1993


ť These Batters Hit For High Average But Finished Second by Greenia, Daniel
Article in Baseball Digest February, 1989 (Vol. 48, Issue 2) -- p. 45, 2 page(s) Stats: Miscellaneous Stats, Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1); Graphs/Charts:(1) Named people: Puckett, Kirby; Mantle, Mickey; Molitor, Paul; Mattingly, Don; Boggs, Wade; Clemente, Roberto; Jackson, Joe Topics: Batting Average; League Leaders; Statistical Leaders


ť Twins' Kirby Puckett: A.L.'s Best All-Around Player by Newhan, Ross
Article in Baseball Digest July, 1989 (Vol. 48, Issue 7) -- p. 34, 5 page(s) ť Notes: Reprinted from The Los Angeles Times Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Puckett, Kirby; Canseco, Jose; Mattingly, Don; Boggs, Wade Topics: Profiles; Comparisons; Ability; Leadership


ť Retiring, Kirby Puckett
Article in Time July 22, 1996 (Vol. 148, Issue 5) -- p. 27, 1 page(s) Photos/Illustrations: Illus; Photos Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Retirement; Diseases; Eyes; Glaucoma


ť Puckett quiets Doubters by White, Paul; Wendel, Tim; Rains, Rob; Lawes, Rick; Williams, Pete
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly July 14, 1993 (Vol. 3, Issue 16) -- p. 31, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Puckett, Kirby; Griffey, Ken, Jr. Topics: All-Star Games; 1993; American League; Pennant Races; MVP Award


ť Puckett Has a Shot at Second Title
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly July 26, 1991 (Vol. 1, Issue 17) -- p. 13, 1 page(s) Stats: Team Season Stats Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Batting Titles


ť Minnesota Twins Report by Williams, Pete
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly January 13, 1993 (Vol. 2, Issue 37) -- p. 12, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Puckett, Kirby; Winfield, Dave; Blyleven, Bert; MacPhail, Andy Topics: Minnesota Twins; Veterans; Contracts; Salaries; Free Agents; Contracts; Starting Pitchers; Comebacks


ť Kirby Not 'winding Down' by Snyder, Deron; Rob Rains; Tim Wendel
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly July 14, 1994 (Vol. 4, Issue 16) -- p. 38, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Runs Batted In; 1994; Batting Records; Power Hitters


ť Kirby Puckett: a Star Who Doesn't Act Like One by Heyman, Jon
Article in Baseball Digest February, 1992 (Vol. 51, Issue 2) -- p. 24, 2 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Profiles


ť For Kirby Puckett Success a Product of Hard Work by Aschburner, Steve
Article in Baseball Digest October, 1992 (Vol. 51, Issue 10) -- p. 20, 3 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Profiles; Work Ethic


ť Two Minutes With Kirby Puckett by Wendel, Tim
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly March 30, 1994 (Vol. 4, Issue 1) -- p. 10, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Minnesota Twins; Hall of Famers; Work Ethic


ť Turnaround Twins 'keep On Plugging' by Muskat, Carrie
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly June 15, 1994 (Vol. 4, Issue 12) -- p. 8, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Puckett, Kirby; Knoblauch, Chuck; Mack, Shane Topics: Minnesota Twins; Improvement; Streaks; Grooves


ť Twins Insist Their Streak Is For Real by Wendel, Tim
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly June 21, 1991 (Vol. 1, Issue 12) -- p. 6, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: AL Beat Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: Graphs/Charts:(2) Named people: Puckett, Kirby; Erickson, Scott; Hrbek, Kent; Davis, Chili Topics: Minnesota Twins; Winning Streaks


ť Minnesota Twins
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly August 23, 1995 (Vol. 5, Issue 22) -- p. 11, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Puckett, Kirby; Ayala, Bobby Topics: Minnesota Twins; 0815995g; Attendance; Home Runs; Rallies


Puckett, Kirby; as told to George Vass
Article in Baseball Digest November, 1993 (Vol. 52, Issue 11) -- p. 37, 3 page(s) Column/Series Name: The game I'll never forget Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Puckett, Kirby; Slaton, Jim; Young, Matt; Liebrandt, Charlie Topics: Profiles; 0508984g; Debuts; 1025987g; World Series; 1987; 1026991g; World Series; 1991; Game-Winning Home Runs


ť Minnesota Twins
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly June 7, 1995 (Vol. 5, Issue 11) -- p. 13, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Minnesota Twins; Slow Starts; 1995; Labor Strikes


ť Minnesota Twins
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly May 24, 1995 (Vol. 5, Issue 9) -- p. 14, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Minnesota Twins; Slow Starts; Milestones; Runs; 0517995g


ť Puckett's Heroics End Tense Struggle: Fans' Favorite Comes Through in Clutch by Wendel, Tim
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly November 1, 1991 (Vol. 1, Issue 31) -- p. 9, 2 page(s) Stats: Box/Line Scores Photos/Illustrations: bw:(2) Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: World Series; 1991; Minnesota Twins; Atlanta Braves; Clutch Hitting


ť Puckett Leaves Twins Without Regrets by Tomase, John
Article in Boston Baseball August, 1996 (Vol. 7, Issue 5) -- p. 11, 1 page(s) Stats: Player Season Stats, Player Career Stats Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Profiles; Retirement; Vision Disorders


ť Kirby Puckett: Thinks Pinnacle Is the Most Serious Card On the Market Today. Who Are We To Argue With Him?
Article in Boys' Life September, 1992 (Vol. 82, Issue 9) -- p. 8, 2 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1); c:(1) Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Advertisements; Endorsements; Baseball Cards; Pinnacle Baseball Cards (product)


ť Baseball's Mighty Puck by Hood, Robert E.
Article in Boys' Life April, 1993 (Vol. 83, Issue 4) -- p. 8, 2 page(s) ť Notes: photo of Puckett on issue cover Stats: Bio Stats, Player Season Stats Photos/Illustrations: c:(2) Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Profiles; Attitude; Personality


ť Faces New, But Much the Same the Same in Minnesota
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly April 26, 1995 (Vol. 5, Issue 5) -- p. 15, 1 page(s) Stats: Rosters Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1); Illus(c):(1) Named people: Puckett, Kirby; Knoblauch, Chuck; Aguilera, Rick Topics: Minnesota Twins; 1995; Season Previews; Roster Spots; Transactions; Season Previews; Schedules; Payrolls; Salaries; Budgets


ť Frugality Could Cost Twins
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly April 12, 1995 (Vol. 5, Issue 3) -- p. 13, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Minnesota Twins; Budgets; 1995; Status


ť The Puckett Principle by Bauleke, Ann
Article in City Pages (Minneapolis (MN)) April 3, 1991 (Vol. 12, -- p. 28(2+) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(2) Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Profiles; Work Ethic


ť The Old Ballgame; Coming North, Going South by Brauer, David
Article in City Pages (Minneapolis (MN)) April 26, 1995 (Vol. 16, Issue 751) -- p. 15, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Puckett, Kirby; Knoblauch, Chuck Topics: Minnesota Twins; 1995; Evaluations; Predictions


ť Puckett: Martinez Wasn't Aiming by Graeff, Burt
Article in Cleveland Plain Dealer September 30, 1995 -- p. 5-D, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: Indians Insider Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Puckett, Kirby; Martinez, Dennis; Murray, Eddie Topics: Hit Batsmen; Injuries


ť Minnesota Twins
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly June 5, 1996 (Vol. 6, Issue 11) -- p. 11, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Puckett, Kirby; Aguilera, Rick Topics: Minnesota Twins; Health; Rehabilitation; Vision Disorders; Wrists; Status; 1996


ť Twins Took Breaks, Won: Experts Weigh in On Leg-lift Stances, Turf-tailored Teams by Sample, Billy; Waggoner, Glenn
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly October 18, 1991 (Vol. 1, Issue 29) -- p. 35, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Puckett, Kirby; Carter, Joe Topics: Stances; Injuries; Toronto Blue Jays; Minnesota Twins; AL Championship Series; 1991


ť The 9 Million (or More) Men by Lyons, Douglas C.
Article in Ebony July, 1990 (Vol. 45, Issue 9) -- p. 44, 3 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: Graphs/Charts:(1) Named people: Puckett, Kirby; Carter, Joe; Davis, Eric; Henderson, Rickey Topics: Profiles; Salaries


ť The Game's Most Exciting Players by Leavy, Walter
Article in Ebony June, 1992 (Vol. 47, Issue 8) -- p. 108, 3 page(s) Column/Series Name: Annual Baseball Roundup Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(3) Named people: Puckett, Kirby; Fielder, Cecil; Henderson, Rickey; Dawson, Andre; Bonds, Barry; Smith, Ozzie; Strawberry, Darryl; Gooden, Dwight; Thomas, Frank; Griffey, Ken, Jr. Topics: Profiles; Popularity


ť The Short Happy Life of Kirby Puckett by Lupica, Mike
Article in Esquire 040, 1992 (Vol. 117, Issue 4) -- p. 61, 2 page(s) Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Profiles; Contracts; Salaries


ť Take It To Heart by Vetter, Nick
Article in Low and Inside 1994 Issue 33a) -- p. 16, 2 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(6) Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Charity Work; Children's Heart Fund; Billiards


ť Twins Dump Oakland in Humpty-Dome Opener by Lehman, Steve
Article in Minneapolis Review of Baseball January, 1987 (Vol. 7, -- p. 20, 2 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Puckett, Kirby; Hrbek, Kent; Gladden, Dan; Lombardozzi, Steve; Gaetti, Gary; Jackson, Reggie Topics: Minnesota Twins; Openers; 1987; Metrodome


ť There's a Lot of Ball Left by Bolsta, Phil
Article in Minneapolis Review of Baseball April, 1987 (Vol. 7, -- p. 55, 2 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Puckett, Kirby; Gaetti, Gary; Hrbek, Kent; Brunansky, Tom; Herr, Tommy; Carlton, Steve; Berenguer, Juan; Reardon, Jeff] Topics: Minnesota Twins; 1988


ť The English Professor Goes To the 1987 World Series: a Medley - the Glove Song of Our Kirby Puckett by Wee, David L.
Article in Minneapolis Review of Baseball January, 1988 (Vol. 8, -- p. 48, 2 page(s) ť Notes: first line: "Let us go then, you and I, Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Poems; World Series; 1987


ť Kirby Bares His Soul : the $30 Million Showdown by Puckett, Kirby
Article in Minnesota Monthly March, 1993 (Vol. 27, Issue 3) -- p. 46(2+) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Contract Negotiations


ť Summer Pleasures; Watch Him While You Can by Robson, Britt
Article in Mpls/St. Paul Magazine June, 1993 (Vol. 21, Issue 6) -- p. 49, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Profiles


ť Tell Dr. Kirby Where It Hurts, Man by Dooher, Doug
Article in Mpls/St. Paul Magazine September, 1997 (Vol. 25, Issue 9) -- p. 19, 2 page(s) Photos/Illustrations: y Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Injuries; Anecdotes


ť I Love This Game! by Larson, Karen
Article in Nine: A Journal of Baseball History and Social Policy Perspectives Spring, 1994 (Vol. 2, Issue 2) -- p. 336, 2 page(s) ť Notes: Reviews: I Love This Game! by Kirby Puckett Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Book Reviews; Biographies


ť Tripleheader - Be the Best You Can Be By Kirby Puckett, as Told To Greg Brown by Cannon, Bob
Article in Parenting April, 1994 (Vol. 8, Issue 4) -- p. 111, 1 page(s) ť Notes: Reviews: Be the Best You Can Be by Kirby Puckett, as told to Greg Brown Photos/Illustrations: Photograph Named people: Puckett, Kirby; Brown, Greg Topics: Book Reviews; Biographies; Role Models; Juvenile Literature


ť Older Readers - Kirby Puckett: Fan Favorite By Ann Bauleke
Article in Reading Teacher October, 1994 (Vol. 48, Issue 2) -- p. 158, 1 page(s) ť Notes: Reviews: Kirby Puckett: Fan Favorite by Ann Bauleke Photos/Illustrations: Photograph Named people: Puckett, Kirby; Bauleke, Ann Topics: Book Reviews; Biographies; Juvenile Literature


ť Passing the Buck by Masin, Herman L.
Article in Scholastic Coach October, 1992 (Vol. 62, Issue 3) -- p. 14, 2 page(s) Column/Series Name: Here Below Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Puckett, Kirby; Sandberg, Ryne Topics: Salaries; Evaluations


ť Minnesota Twins
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly July 17, 1996 (Vol. 6, Issue 17) -- p. 10, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Puckett, Kirby; Knoblauch, Chuck; Ryan, Terry; Cordova, Marty; Becker, Rich; Kelly, Roberto Topics: Minnesota Twins; Retirement; Salaries; Insurance; Blindness; Vision Disorders; 1996; Outfielders; Playing Time


ť Kirby Has Room On Board by McQuay, Timothy; Snyder, Deron
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly November 20, 1996 (Vol. 6, Issue 35) -- p. 4, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: Inside Pitch ť Notes: Contributing: The Associated Press, Paul White, Gordon Wittenmyer Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Retirement; Management; Minnesota Twins; Status


ť Profile: Kirby Puckett by Mulgannon, Terry
Article in Sport September, 1990 (Vol. 81, Issue 9) -- p. 20, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: Sport Talk Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: c:(1) Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Profiles; Interviews


ť Twins' Fan Catches a Series of Breaks by Chung, Jeanie
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly December 6, 1991 (Vol. 1, Issue 35) -- p. 55, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Puckett, Kirby; Reis, Joe Topics: Memorabilia; Home Runs; World Series; 1991; Player-Fan Relations


ť Curtain Falls On Kirby Era: Puck Was the Pastime's Best Ambassador by Wendel, Tim
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly July 17, 1996 (Vol. 6, Issue 17) -- p. 3, 2 page(s) ť Notes: Contributing: Baseball Weekly Staff; The Associated Press Stats: Player Career Stats Photos/Illustrations: bw:(2); Illus(c):(1) Named people: Puckett, Kirby; Kelly, Tom; Guthrie, Mark; Glaser, Bert; Fielder, Cecil Topics: Retirement; Health; Eyes; Vision Disorders; 1996; Minnesota Twins; Popularity; Blindness


ť Puckett Eyes a Cause
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly January 29, 1997 (Vol. 6, Issue 45) -- p. 36, 1 page(s) ť Notes: Contributing: The Associated Press Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Charity Work; Health; Eyes; Vision Disorders; Vision; Retirement


ť Kirby Collects by McQuay, Timothy
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly April 9, 1997 (Vol. 7, Issue 3) -- p. 3, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: Inside Pitch ť Notes: Contributing: Louis Berney; Carrie Muskat; Bill Shaikin; Riverside Press Enterprise; Pete Williams; Gordon Wittenmeyer; King County (WA.) Journal Newspapers Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Injuries; Retirement; Disabled List; Insurance; Minnesota Twins; 1997


ť Right Field by Weinberg, Rick
Article in Sport April, 1995 (Vol. 86, Issue 4) -- p. 38, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: Baseball's Best Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: c:(1) Named people: Puckett, Kirby; Carter, Joe; Gwynn, Tony; Walker, Larry; Justice, Dave Topics: Profiles; Right Fielders; Ratings


ť This Twin's a Winner: Post-retirement, Puckett Has New Baseball Life by Snyder, Deron
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly August 13, 1997 (Vol. 7, Issue 21) -- p. 6, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: Q&A Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1) Named people: Puckett, Kirby Topics: Profiles; Interviews; Eyes; Vision Disorders; Illnesses; Health; Retirement; Career-Ending Injuries; Minnesota Twins; Family; Post-Baseball Careers


ť Puckett Released After Car Accident by Snyder, Deron
Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly April 8, 1998 (Vol. 8, Issue 3) -- p. 7, 1 page(s) Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n Named people: Puckett, Kirby; Carlson, Rick Topics: Automobile Accidents; 0405998d; Vision Disorders


ť Puckett Billiards by Rushin, Steve
Article in Sports Illustrated November 11, 1991 (Vol. 75, Issue 21) -- p. 68, 1 page(s) Column/Series Name: Scorecard ť Notes: Kirby Puckett 8-ball Invitational Stats: Non-Baseball Stats Photos/Illustrations: c:(1) Named people: Puckett, Kirby; Ripken, Cal, Jr. Topics: Charity Work; Tournaments; Billiards

Finding Your Sources...

Now that you have your list of sources, how do you find the sources themselves? This may be a problem for any researcher regardless of the sources he or she is trying to use. The Baseball Index contains many cataloged materials that are not easily obtained and the researcher may have difficulty locating them.

The logical first place to go is one's local libraries; the larger, the better. An excellent guide to library holdings in the United States and Canada is OCLC's WorldCat. This electronic resource is available through many libraries, public or academic. Academic libraries, particularly those at large universities, often house excellent collections of books and periodicals. State historical societies are also fine sources for baseball publications. But even if you live far from large population centers, there is still the option of Interlibrary Loan services through your local library system. This can be a time-consuming process taking weeks to fill your request, but many sources can be obtained in this fashion and at low or no cost. Finally, there is traveling to the source itself. Your local library may find the source you want at a library in another city but may be unable to borrow it for you. In such events, there may be nothing f