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I had all three of my brothers come to my place in St. Paul, Minnesota, to watch the 1991 World Series. That Series was the best I've ever seen -- all defensive, very close, extra innings, individual heroics (Jack Morris pitching ten innings! Kirby's catch and homer!). We went apeshit after the 6th and 7th games. Kirby was my brother's idol, and it was great to enjoy that with him.
I flew that brother back to Minnesota for Kirby's retirement ceremony from the Twins. Those are very good Kirby memories.
It was very hard to watch Kirby's fall from grace. His charmed life seemed to fall apart after he retired. The criminal charges and accusations of domestic violence and numerous infidelities eroded his legacy a great deal. He was a great Hall of Famer, but I am sad that his life outside of baseball finished the way it did.
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