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THE SECRET LIFE OF KURBY PUCKETT -BY FRANK DEFORD

THE RISE AND FALL OF A SPORTS IDOL

Cover Art: Kirby Puckett, May 4, 1986 and October 21, 2002

Caption: Kirby Puckett, May 4, 1986 and October 21, 2002 (inset)

Credit: Chuck Solomon/Eric Miller-Reuters (inset)

Additional Images[s]: Darren Carroll (T.J. Ford)

Additional Text: SI's PLAYER OF THE YEAR T.J. FORD -Can He Take TEXAS All The Way?