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Rest in Peace Ralph Kiner! (Original Post)
hrmjustin
Feb 2014
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joeybee12
(56,177 posts)1. 91 is a good long life, although at any age it's tough for the family
RIP
hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)2. I grew up with him as the announcer for the Mets.
joeybee12
(56,177 posts)3. I hate that...it's like you feel part of your childhood has gone...nt
hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)4. It does but he had a great life and we are thankful for that.
Gemini Cat
(2,820 posts)6. Yep. +1
meow2u3
(24,776 posts)8. I too grew up with hearing Kiner's play by play for the Mets
I also miss Kiner's Korner, the Mets' post-game show.
RIP, Ralph Kiner. We Met fans are going to miss you.
Auggie
(31,230 posts)5. Baseball Forever: Reflections on 60 Years in the Game:
Kiner's autobiography. I read it a few years back -- excellent insight about his playing era.
Gemini Cat
(2,820 posts)7. I need to read this.
wilt the stilt
(4,528 posts)9. Great player- I have a Ralph Kiner
signed baseball form the Pittsburgh Pirates. My dad said he hit sky high homers.