Ralph Kiner

One of Major League Baseball's greatest home run hitters after WWII, Ralph Kiner's career was cut short due to an injury causing severe back pain. He was able to put up effective enough numbers to gain entry into the Baseball Hall of Fame, inducted in 1975. Later, he successfully transitioned to a broadcast career with the New York Mets, and has had an association with the club ever since.

Born: October 27, 1922

1. Full Name: Ralph McPherran Kiner
2. Only player to lead the league in home runs each of his first seven seasons in MLB
3. Averaged 7.1 home runs for every 100 at-bats, second only to Babe Ruth
4. Averaged 37 home runs and over 100 RBI a season for his entire 10 year career
5. The first National League player to ask for a salary of $100,000
6. Hosted Kiner's Korner after Mets games on TV

• Mahalo's Guide to Pittsburgh Pirates
• Rotowire.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 6' 2"
  • Weight: 195 lbs
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  • Batted RIght; Threw Right
  • Position: Outfield