Ralph Kiner; original Met. He passed away yesterday at the age of 91, having lived a very full life. One of the few people that can unify a group as diverse as Mets fans, and he’ll be sorely missed.
The Mets have never known a season without Ralph, and this feels odd. The Mets have crossed into this weird place where their original history is becoming beyond the memory of most.
Whatever the Mets do, whether it’s rename a corner of the field Kiner’s Korner, wear a patch, or anything else, it’ll never be too much. I’ve heard some fun ideas bounced around on Twitter, and I’d love to see the team adopt any or all of them.
We’ll miss you Ralph.
