I did not know one person who played with him or against him who didn't like him. The smile was contagious. He would be laughing, and everyone would be laughing.
I got there a little late, and it was my first time at Yankee Stadium and it was a big deal. I was in awe of the place.
That inning ---- loading the bases with no one out and getting just one run ---- hurt.
The '91 season stands above all the rest. Just the camaraderie we shared -- we had a very, very close team. We played together between the lines and were close away from the game. It was a very enjoyable season. The playoffs and World Series were just icing on the cake.
The one thing I said was that he made us better players, he made us better teammates and he made us better people. I mean that sincerely. He was one of the most unselfish players I have ever played with. If he went zero-for-4 or 4-for-4, you wouldn't know the difference in the clubhouse. He was that kind of guy.
There are a lot of great players in this game, but only one Kirby. It was his character that meant more to his teammates. He brought a great feeling to the clubhouse, the plane, everywhere.
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