1. 02-06-14 02:41 PM #1
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    The great Ralph Kiner has passed.

    RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. -- Baseball Hall of Fame says Ralph Kiner has died at age 91.

    "Ralph Kiner was one of the most beloved people in Mets history -- an original Met and extraordinary gentleman," New York Mets CEO Fred Wilpon said in a statement. "After a Hall of Fame playing career, Ralph became a treasured broadcasting icon for more than half a century. His knowledge of the game, wit, and charm entertained generations of Mets fans.

    "Like his stories, he was one of a kind. We send our deepest condolences to Ralph's five children and 12 grandchildren. Our sport and society today lost one of the all-time greats."
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  2. 02-06-14 03:21 PM #2
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    classic voice

    NYC in the 80s

    "Kiner's Korner" a seminal cutting-edge sports TV production

    loved that guy, RIP
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  3. 02-06-14 04:11 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bluehorseshoe View Post
    RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. -- Baseball Hall of Fame says Ralph Kiner has died at age 91.

    "Like his stories, he was one of a kind. We send our deepest condolences to Ralph's five children and 12 grandchildren. Our sport and society today lost one of the all-time greats."
    agree
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  4. 02-06-14 04:17 PM #4
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    r.i.p.

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  5. 02-06-14 07:19 PM #5
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    great great great great HR hitter

    I think he had the most HR's ever in the first three seasons.


    also the first 4 seasons
    also the first 5 seasons
    also the first 6 seasons
    also the first 7 seasons
    also the first 8 seasons
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  6. 02-06-14 08:42 PM #6
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    one of the worst announcers of all times
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  7. 02-06-14 08:53 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by InTheDrink View Post
    one of the worst announcers of all times
    Here, here.
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