Meet the MetsRewind Hall of Famers: Ed Kranepool
Ed Kranepool was inducted into the MetsRewind Hall of Fame in Summer 2020, the third class of inductees since its inception.
Ed Kranepool was inducted into the MetsRewind Hall of Fame in Summer 2020, the third class of inductees since its inception. Kranepool received 39.8% of the vote, followed by Murphy (31.7%) and McGraw (28.8%). According to the MetsRewind voting process, the top three vote-getters would be inducted as part of the Hall of Fame class.
Kranepool was joined by legendary Mets broadcaster Bob Murphy and reliever Tug McGraw.
The third class of inductees joins Tom Seaver, David Wright, Gil Hodges, Mike Piazza, Jerry Koosman, Keith Hernandez, Darryl Strawberry, Dwight Gooden, Rusty Staub and Gary Carter in the Mets Rewind Hall of Fame.
Kranepool, who spent his entire 18-year professional career as a member of the New York Mets, was a member of the original 1962 Mets team and part of the 1969 World Series championship team and 1973 National League champions. He holds the franchise records for games played (1,853) and pinch hits (90). He also ranks in the Top 10 In hits, runs, RBI and total bases.
Despite the Mets struggles during the early years of Kranepool's career, he remained a constant presence in the lineup. He was one of the few players who remained with the team during the lean years, and he became a symbol of hope for fans. Kranepool retired in 1979.
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Of the 30 Major League Baseball clubs today, the case could be made that no other team has a more compelling franchise history than the New York Mets. From Casey Stengel to Yogi Berra, Marv Throneberry to Tom Seaver, Willie Mays, Tug McGraw, Darryl Strawberry, Dwight Gooden, Keith Hernandez, Bobby Valentine, Pedro Martinez, Matt Harvey and Pete Alonso, the Mets are loaded with character(s). Then there is the Amazin' seasons — 1962, 1969, 1973, 1986, 2000, 2006-2008 and 2015 — full of miracles, joy, hope and heartbreak.
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