Mets legend Ed Kranepool was honored in series opener against Nationals
The late Mets legend Ed Kranepool was honored in Citi Field on Monday, September 16, 2024, with his grandson Ed throwing the first pitch to his son Keith.honored the late Ed Kranepool, who died on Sept. 8 in Boca Raton, Fla., after suffering cardiac arrest at the age of 79.
“The outpouring of support that has come since the news of my dad’s passing has been amazing,” Keith Kranepool said. “Thank you for everything that you’ve done. Again, thanks to the Mets organization and the ownership. And I just, I wanted to get this chance to just let you know we appreciate it.”Kranepool played 18 big league seasons, all with the Mets from 1962-1979. He slashed .261/.316/.377 for his career and earned an All-Star nod in 1965.
“He’ll argue, or you would have argued that for Shea Stadium, he held a couple of special records,” Keith said tongue-in-cheek. “You know, David Wright might not agree with that, but you know, nevertheless.”
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