CORRECTED: Hall of Famer Puckett dies following stroke

please read in second paragraph … Puckett, 45, …
instead of … Puckett, 44, ….

A corrected version follows.

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Former Minnesota Twins baseball
ace and Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett died on Monday, a day after
suffering a stroke at his Arizona home, the Twins said.

Puckett, 45, was a 10-time All-Star outfielder who helped
the Twins to two World Series in 1987 and 1991 and became one
of the team’s most popular players. Puckett retired in 1996 due
to vision problems associated with glaucoma.

“This is a sad day for the Minnesota Twins, Major League
Baseball and baseball fans everywhere,” Twins owner Carl Pohlad
said in a statement.

“Kirby will always be remembered for his never-ending
hustle, infectious personality, trademark smile and commitment
to the community.”

Puckett, who played his entire 12-year career with the
Twins, retired as the team’s all-time leader in a variety of
offensive categories, including hits (2,304) and runs (1,071).

He had a career batting average of .318 but was also a
standout in the field, winning six Gold Gloves. He was elected
to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001.

The team said he died on Monday afternoon due to
complications resulting from a stroke suffered the day before
at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona.