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'We will see you tomorrow night!' 22 years ago, Kirby Puckett forced a Game 7

Back in 1991, Kirby Puckett, the Minnesota Twins and Jack Buck combined to put on one of the finest performances in World Series history. Down three games to two, the Twins found themselves in a must-win situation -- and Game 6 remained tied, 3-3, through nine innings of play. Thanks, in part, to this catch by Minnesota's All-Star center fielder:

In the 11th inning, Puckett (who had already singled and tripled in his previous at-bats) came up clutch again. After taking the first few pitches from Braves pitcher Charlie Leibrandt, he sent the next one into the history books. Watch the main video for Jack Buck's now-famous call. 

The Twins would go on to win Game 7 and notch their second World Series in five years.

 

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