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Posted By: Chris Counts

In the locker room before Game 6 of the 1991 World Series, Kirby told his teammates "Jump on my back boys, I'm carrying you tonight." With his Twins down three games to two, he made a terrific rally-killing catch before hitting the game-winning home run that inspired the classic Jack Buck call, "And we'll see you tomorrow night!" In my 35 years as a baseball fan, I can't recall seeing anything quite so inspirational. It was like Roy Hobbs at the end of "The Natural." If sparks started raining down from the sky, I wouldn't have even noticed. I can still see him running around the bases, pumping his fist and flashing a big grin. That's how I'll always remember Kirby, one of my all-time favorites ...