Ed Kranepool, a beloved figure in New York Mets history and a key member of the 1969 “Miracle Mets,” passed away on Wednesday at the age of 79 in a hospital in Palm Beach, Florida. The Mets organization confirmed his death, which followed a cardiac arrest. Kranepool’s remarkable 18-year career, spent entirely with the Mets, […]
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The baseball world is mourning the loss of Ed Kranepool, a true New York Mets legend whose impact on the franchise and the sport is immeasurable. Kranepool, who passed away recently, is remembered not just for his impressive career statistics but also for his indomitable spirit and the deep connections he forged with fans during […]
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The New York Mets announced the passing of Ed Kranepool at the age of 79, marking the loss of a beloved figure in the franchise’s history. Kranepool, a native New Yorker, spent his entire 18-season Major League Baseball career with the Mets, making him one of the team’s longest-serving players. Debuting in 1962, Kranepool […]
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On September 21, 2023, the New York Mets celebrated the 54th anniversary of their historic 1969 World Series Championship, an event that holds a special place in the hearts of Mets fans. The team hosted a commemorative ceremony at Citi Field, honoring the players and staff who contributed to that remarkable season. The 1969 […]
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New York Mets legendary first baseman Ed Kranepool, who played all 18 years in MLB with the team since its inception in 1962, has died, the team announced on Monday. The Mets announced that Kranepool suffered a cardiac arrest in Boca Raton, Florida, on Sunday. He was 79 years old. “We are incredibly heartbroken to learn of Ed […]
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Ed Kranepool, who jumped from a Bronx high school to the big leagues with the original Mets at the age of 17 and who spent all 18 of his major league seasons in Flushing, died Sunday in Boca Raton, Fla., after suffering cardiac arrest. He was 79. Kranepool, a left-handed hitting first baseman who was […]
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**New York Mets Legend Ed Kranepool Dies at 79** Ed Kranepool, a revered figure in New York Mets history, has passed away at the age of 79 due to a cardiac arrest. Kranepool’s death marks the end of an era for Mets fans and the baseball community, as he was one of the original […]
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Saturday’s Mets loss was somewhat blunted by a ceremony honoring the 1969 World Series winners that everyone agreed was tasteful and well done; legendary Mets broadcaster Gary Cohen said it “brought a tear” to his eye. But it turns out that the Mets screwed that up, too, listing Jim Gosger and Jesse Hudson as […]
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