Ralph Kiner, Pirates Slugger and Mets Announcer Passes Away at 91.

[N2NH]

Hall of Famer Ralph Kiner passed away in California today.


Kiner played 10 seasons in the big leagues from 1946-55, suiting up for the Pirates, Cubs and Indians. He retired as a .279/.398/.548 (149 OPS+) career hitter with 369 career home runs. Kiner led the league in homers in each of his first seven seasons and led MLB in homers six times.

Following his playing career, Kiner broadcast games for the White Sox and Mets. Condolences to his family and friends.

Condolences.

Hall of Famer Ralph Kiner dies at 91 (http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-baseball/24433472/hall-of-famer-ralph-kiner-passes-away-at-91)

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I remember him for his post game show Kiner's Korner. Sad, but nobody lives forever.

[K7SGJ]

Got to 91 yo. Looks like a homer to me. RIP

[N2NH]

I remember him for his post game show Kiner's Korner. Sad, but nobody lives forever.

Yep. I remember those shows too. At one point it held a record for longest running TV show. I used to watch it during Mets wins when he had the players on.

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