1991, GAME 6
On a high after making a brilliant catch against the Metrodome’s glass fence, Minnesota’s rotund superstar — a future Hall of Famer — stepped to the plate in the 11th inning and sent the crowd into a frenzy with a game-winning blast. The next night, Jack Morris went 10 innings to defeat Atlanta, 1-0, and the Twins were champs. “If we had to lose and if one person basically was the reason…you didn’t mind it being Kirby Puckett,” said Braves hurler John Smoltz. “His name just seemed to be synonymous with being a superstar.”