Ed Kranepool: A Tribute to the New York Mets Icon
Monday, 9 September 2024, 15:00
Ed Kranepool: A Loss for the New York Mets Community
Ed Kranepool, a New York Mets Hall of Famer and the longest tenured player in team history, has died. Kranepool died Sunday at his home in Boca Raton, Florida after suffering from cardiac arrest, the Mets announced Monday. He was 79 years old.
His Remarkable Career
Kranepool was just 17 years old when he debuted for the Mets in 1962. Over his 18-year career in New York, he was instrumental in helping the team win its first World Series championship in 1969.
The Legacy of Ed Kranepool
- Longest-tenured player in Mets history
- Played crucial role in 1969 World Series
- Beloved figure in New York Mets community
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