Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame center fielder Kirby Puckett wore this jersey during the 1995 MLB season, his final year in the big leagues before chronic eye problems prematurely ended his career. Puckett, despite his dwindling eyesight, had a characteristically tremendous season in 1995, maintaining a .314 batting average and making the final one of his 10 consecutive American League All-Star Games. Puckett completed his excellent year with 23 home runs, 99 RBI, and 39 doubles. Puckett, who was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on his first ballot in 2001, tragically passed away at the age of 46 in 2006.

     This white, button down, pinstriped jersey features “TWINS” sewn across the front in red and navy blue tackle twill. Puckett’s number “34” is sewn on the front and back in red and navy tackle twill. A “TC” patch is sewn on the left sleeve, while a Russell Athletic logo is sewn on the right. A Russell Athletic size “50” tag is sewn on the front left tail of the jersey. A “34 – 95” tag is sewn on the back inside collar of the jersey. Please note that the Twins did not use a name on the back of their home jerseys in 1995. Blue Sharpie marks dot the left front, the possible remnants of a laundered out autograph. This jersey shows light to moderate use and comes with a LOA from noted game used jersey expert Dave Miedema.

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