Sports Newspaper Clipping Appraisal

Newspaper Clipping: Goodbye, Kirby Puckett Tribute

The item is a full-page newspaper clipping featuring an image of former Minnesota Twins baseball player Kirby Puckett. The image captures Puckett from behind, wearing his white pinstriped uniform with the number 34 and 'PUCKETT' across the back. He is shown raising a baseball cap in the air, possibly acknowledging the crowd. The background appears to be a baseball stadium filled with spectators. The newspaper text on the right side of the page contains the title "Goodbye, Kirby" and a short tribute to his career, mentioning the Game 6 home run from 1991 and his smile and love for the game. Below the text, small print likely indicates the photographer credits and the publication. The clipping is printed on fragile newspaper paper and shows visible signs of age, including creasing, particularly noticeable near the edges and across the center from being folded. There are also staple holes along the bottom edge of the page, suggesting it was previously bound or displayed in a manner that involved stapling. The overall condition suggests it has been stored unfolded for some time, leading to the surface wear and creases inherent to old新闻纸. The approximate age can be inferred from the "Kirby Puckett 1960-2006" text, indicating it was published shortly after his passing in 2006. The quality is typical of a newspaper print, lacking the crispness of a high-quality photograph.