Ralph Kiner

Baseball player and sportscaster

Ralph Kiner - Baseball player and sportscaster
Born

October 27th, 1922
102 years ago

Died

February 6th, 2014
11 years ago — 91 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Career in Major League Baseball spanned from 1946 to 1955, primarily with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Renowned for powerful hitting, led the National League in home runs for seven consecutive seasons from 1946 to 1952. After retiring from playing, transitioned to sportscasting, working with teams such as the New York Mets, providing analysis and commentary for several decades. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1975.

Led National League in home runs (1946-1952)

Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame (1975)

Sportscasting for New York Mets

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