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.

Positions: Leftfielder and First Baseman. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 6-2, 195lb (188cm, 88kg) Born: October 27, 1922 in Santa Rita, NM us. Inducted as Player in 1975. (Voted by BBWAA on 273/362 ballots) View Ralph Kiner's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos). Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free.

Ralph McPherran Kiner was a Major League Baseball player with the Pittsburgh Pirates (1946 - 1953), Chicago Cubs (1953 - 1954), and Cleveland Indians (1955).

2012年1月4日 · Ralph Kiner was baseball’s leading home-run hitter for a few years after World War II. As a broadcaster for the New York Mets, he became famous for his verbal strikeouts. Although best remembered for his long career behind the mike, he still ranks as one of the premier sluggers in baseball history.

On this mournful day, consider the group of mankind worse off; Ralph McPherran Kiner has died. One of baseball's genuine and most charming gentlemen, foremost sluggers and most enduring personalities passed away Thursday at age 91.

2025年2月2日 · Ralph Kiner (born October 27, 1922, Santa Rita, New Mexico, U.S.—died February 6, 2014, Rancho Mirage, California) was one of the most prolific home-run hitters in the major leagues during the 1940s and ’50s.

Kiner made his major league debut in 1946 at age 23, having lost three prime years to service of his country in World War II. He wasted no time in making his presence felt as he led the National League in home runs and established a new franchise record in the process.