Kirby Puckett was an American professional baseball pl ayer who had a net worth of $3 million when he died. Kirby Puckett spent his entire 12-year career with the Minnesota Twins, winning numerous Gold Glove Awards, Silver Slugger Awards, and World Series championships. He is widely considered one of the most talented center fielders in MLB history.

Who was Kirby Puckett married to?

Kirby Puckett married his wife Tonya in 1986. The Pucketts had two children and divorced in 2002.

Puckett gained about 300 pounds after retiring. In March 2002, a lady filed for an order of protection against Puckett’s wife, Tonya Puckett, stating that Tonya had threatened to murder her because of an alleged affair with Puckett. Later that month, another woman sought protection from Puckett, stating in court filings that he had shoved her in his Bloomington condominium over the course of an 18-year relationship.

Meanwhile, Kirby Puckett was a 10-time All-Star who received six Silver Slugger Awards and six Gold Glove Awards for his offensive and defensive skills. In 1989, he won the AL hitting championship, and in 1994, he led the AL in RBIs. He got the Roberto Clemente Award in 1996.

Puckett was forced to quit after losing sight in one eye at the age of 35. He ended his career with a.318 batting average, 2,304 hits, 207 home runs, and 1,085 RBI. The Twins retired his number 34, and he was inducted into the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame. Kirby Puckett was a first-ballot Baseball Hall of Famer in 2001.

Puckett agreed to a three-year, $9 million contract with the Minnesota Twins in 1990. He became the first professional baseball player to earn $3 million per year in compensation.

Puckett’s prior season earnings were $50,000, $130,000, $265,000, $465,000, $1.21 million, and $2.05 million. In 1993, he signed a five-year, $30 million contract with the Twins.

He earned an estimated $43 million in pay alone throughout his MLB career.

Puckett was once charged in September 2002 with false imprisonment, fifth-degree criminal sexual behavior, and fifth-degree assault after allegedly molesting a lady in a restaurant washroom. He was found not guilty of all charges.

Columnist Frank Deford’s article “The Rise and Fall of Kirby Puckett” appeared in the March 17, 2003 edition of Sports Illustrated. The story contrasted Puckett’s personal life with his public image. According to Deford, Tonya Puckett accused Puckett of physically abusing her and threatening to murder her on several occasions. He also revealed that Puckett had had several extramarital encounters.