Biography
Ralph McPherran Kiner (October 27, 1922 – February 6, 2014) was an American Major League Baseball player and broadcaster. An outfielder, Kiner played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs, and Cleveland Indians from 1946 through 1955.
Following his retirement, Kiner served from 1956 through 1960 as general manager of the Pacific Coast League San Diego Padres. He also served as an announcer for the New York Mets from the team's inception until his death. Though injuries forced his retirement from active play after 10 seasons, Kiner led all of his National League contemporaries in home runs between 1946 and 1952. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1975.
After his death, Kiner was named "one of baseball's genuine and most charming gentlemen" by baseball writer Marty Noble.
Filmography
all 7
Movies 7
self 4
Narrator 2
Pitching Man: Satchel Paige Defying Time (2009)
Shea Goodbye: 45 Years of Amazin' Mets (2008)
Pride Against Prejudice: The Larry Doby Story (2007)
Happy Recap: The Story Of Hall Of Fame Broadcaster Bob Murphy (2003)
Local Heroes: Baseball on Capital Region Diamonds (1995)
Look Who's #1! The 1969 Mets Official Highlight Film
Ya Gotta Believe! The 1973 Mets Official Highlight Film
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GenderMale
Birthday1922-10-27
Deathday2014-02-06 (91 years old)
Birth PlaceSanta Rita, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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