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Post by Freak93 on Mar 5, 2006 14:36:30 GMT -5
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bearcat
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Post by bearcat on Mar 5, 2006 21:30:01 GMT -5
One of my favorite players.
Very sad to hear, I hope for a full recovery.
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darjarbinx
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Chase Utley = My Boo
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Post by darjarbinx on Mar 6, 2006 6:33:29 GMT -5
Damn, Kirby was my boo. It'd really be unfortanute if he couldn't recover.
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Post by Cerrano39 on Mar 6, 2006 17:01:19 GMT -5
I really didn't like him as a player, no clue why, but I hope he recovers quickly and completely.
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sep
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Post by sep on Mar 6, 2006 20:15:18 GMT -5
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Post by Freak93 on Mar 6, 2006 20:25:52 GMT -5
Yeah this is sad. He was a great guy. A career cut short by glaucoma, but still made it to the hall. RIP Kirby.
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Post by robino2001 on Mar 6, 2006 20:36:11 GMT -5
good player..... but a tool.... everyone forgets that.... kinda torn about him because of the negativity there.... stuff like that doesn't fly for me, whether you're a great athlete or not
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Post by mtroy on Mar 6, 2006 20:55:34 GMT -5
That is very sad for many baseball fans. Especially since I lived around Minneapolis for most of my youth and teen years. Besides what he did on the field, what he did in the community was something that goes without saying made him great for that alone. He was such a key member in the community and gave back so much. Unike today's athlete he was so accessible, when kids came up to him. I might have to break out the 91 world series highlights and shed a few tears watching him. Although his alleged groping incident might be brought up by some, who cares that women had a very questionable background and had even tried that with another athlete, so her credibility will never hold weight with me. Anyone who complains better go dig up how much money he invested in kids and all his community work he did in minneapolis before the once think to say something negative about him. He is by far Minnesota's favorite athlete. Anyone interested in listening to Kirby stories some are going on right now on www.Kfan.com the sports radio station you can listen to them online. If you were a fan of him some of these might bring a tear. |
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Post by Cerrano39 on Mar 6, 2006 21:29:44 GMT -5
good player..... but a tool.... everyone forgets that.... kinda torn about him because of the negativity there.... stuff like that doesn't fly for me, whether you're a great athlete or not That's why I'm so torn about him as a player I think. Not trying to tarnish him though. I hope he's in a better place. RIP |
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JackTheRipper
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I farted my way out of an elevator..
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Post by JackTheRipper on Mar 7, 2006 15:16:48 GMT -5
Sad to lose anyone, let alone a hall of famer and what seemed like a great person. Legal allegations/problems aside.
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Post by cubs128 on Mar 7, 2006 15:37:17 GMT -5
I really liked this guy. It's a shame to see him go so young. He put up some good numbers in his career.
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