Ralph Kinner HOF 1975 Hand Signed Autographed Baseball
Ralph Kinner HOF 1975 Hand Signed Autographed Baseball Ralph Kiner (1922–2014) was one of Major League Baseball’s most feared power hitters of the late 1940s and early 1950s, best remembered for his years with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Despite playing only 10 Major League seasons, Kiner established himself as one of the most prolific home-run hitters of his generation.A six-time All-Star, Kiner led the National League in home runs an extraordinary seven consecutive seasons from 1946 through 1952, beginning with his rookie year. His finest power season came in 1949, when he blasted 54 home runs and drove in 127 runs. He surpassed 40 home runs five times and reached the 50-home-run mark twice.Kiner finished his relatively short career with 369 home runs, 1,015 RBIs, and 1,451 hits, averaging more than 36 home runs per season. A back injury forced him to retire at only 32 years old after playing for the Pirates, Chicago Cubs, and Cleveland Indians.Following his playing career, Kiner became a beloved longtime broadcaster for the New York Mets, beginning with the franchise’s inaugural 1962 season. The Pirates retired his No. 4, and Kiner was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1975, recognizing him as one of baseball’s premier power hitters.Excellent condition. Age related wear. Baseball in its included plastic case is 3 1/2" diameter.
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Ralph Kinner HOF 1975 Hand Signed Autographed Baseball Ralph Kiner (1922–2014) was one of Major League Baseball’s most feared power hitters of the late 1940s and early 1950s, best remembered for his years with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Despite playing only 10 Major League seasons, Kiner established himself as one of the most prolific home-run hitters of his generation.A six-time All-Star, Kiner led the National League in home runs an extraordinary seven consecutive seasons from 1946 through 1952, beginning with his rookie year. His finest power season came in 1949, when he blasted 54 home runs and drove in 127 runs. He surpassed 40 home runs five times and reached the 50-home-run mark twice.Kiner finished his relatively short career with 369 home runs, 1,015 RBIs, and 1,451 hits, averaging more than 36 home runs per season. A back injury forced him to retire at only 32 years old after playing for the Pirates, Chicago Cubs, and Cleveland Indians.Following his playing career, Kiner became a beloved longtime broadcaster for the New York Mets, beginning with the franchise’s inaugural 1962 season. The Pirates retired his No. 4, and Kiner was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1975, recognizing him as one of baseball’s premier power hitters.Excellent condition. Age related wear. Baseball in its included plastic case is 3 1/2" diameter.
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