Newman remembers when no one in Minnesota had a better reputation than Puckett. Now, kids come up to Newman's children at school and ask, "Your dad knows Kirby Puckett -- is Kirby a bad guy or not?'' ...

ST. PAUL (AP) – Kirby Puckett packed a lot of drama into his short life – from jovial World Series hero and Minnesota Twins Hall of Famer to ex-ballplayer disgraced by allegations of domestic violence ...