Highlights
A collection of news and information related to Ralph Kiner published by Tribune Company sources.
Displaying items 1-12 of 17
» View baltimoresun.com items only
1
2
•
Next >
-
'80 vs. '08 Phils: A real close call
Of The Morning CallThe notion that the beloved 1980 Philadelphia Phillies cast could be upstaged by any other team in the franchise's history may be more difficult to face than a Steve Carlton slider. The most celebrated team in the club's 125-year history had it all:...Tags: History, Steve Carlton, Mike Schmidt, Pete Rose, Major League Baseball
-
Murphy: Many happy recaps
For the first 42 of Shea Stadium's 45 years, its baseball doings were brought to the beaches, expressways and backyard barbecues of the metropolitan area by the voice of Bob Murphy, who found many developments in Flushing to be "marvelous" and who cheered...Tags: Bob Murphy, New York Mets, Major League Baseball, Joe Torre
-
Happ takes Kendrick's spot in rotation
Rookie J.A. Happ is moving into Philadelphia's rotation for at least one start as the Phillies continue to battle for the NL East lead. Manager Charlie Manuel said the left-hander will replace Kyle Kendrick in the rotation for Wednesday night's game...Tags: Elections, Milwaukee Brewers, Voting, Major League Baseball, Political Candidates
-
Who is your favorite Mets announcer of all time?
WatchdogSpeaking of Gary Cohen (see post below), I thought he did a fine job narrating Wednesday's operatic Mets game. Who is your favorite all-time Mets announcer, play-by-play or analyst, TV or radio? You only get to pick one, and state......Tags: Bob Murphy, New York Mets, Tom Seaver
-
Bob Murphy enjoys happy recap in Newsday.com poll
WatchdogThanks to all who voted in Newsday.com's unscientific polls on best Mets announcers and best hockey movies. As of 1 a.m. Tuesday, Bob Murphy had 25.8 percent of 2,354 Mets votes, followed by Ralph Kiner (14.4), Keith Hernandez (12.3) and......Tags: Bob Murphy, New York Mets
-
All-Star Game: Pregame chatter
On the Yankees beatGreetings everyone. Roderick Boone here today/night to take you through the final All-Star Game here at Yankee Stadium. We should be in for a lot of pomp and circumstance and I'll try to give you as much color as I......Tags: Jonathan Papelbon, Major League Baseball, Sheryl Crow, Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron
-
All-time Hall of Fame voting percentages
The Associated PressPlayer, Year, Cast, Votes, Pct. Tom Seaver 1992 430 425 98.84 Nolan Ryan 1999 497 491 98.79 Cal Ripken Jr. 2007 545 537 98.53 Ty Cobb 1936 226 222 98.23 George Brett 1999 497 488 98.19 Hank Aaron 1982 415 406 97.83 Tony Gwynn 2007 545 532 97.61...Tags: Mike Schmidt, Bill Terry, Tris Speaker, Luke Appling, Early Wynn
-
Mex on Mustache title: A great honor
neil.best@newsday.comEleven Gold Gloves? Nice. Five All-Star selections? Fine. Two World Series rings, a batting title and a co-MVP Award? Yada, yada, yada. Keith Hernandez added a truly unique honor to his resume this week by winning the inaugural Mustache Madness,...Tags: Yogi Berra, National Basketball Association, Don Mattingly, Joe Namath, Major League Baseball
-
Mets are hungry after coming close last year
david.lennon@newsday.comThe Mets return largely intact for the defense of their National League East crown, the team's first division title since 1988, but last season still is remembered for what they did not accomplish. As if the Mets need a reminder, the Cardinals will do...Tags: Major League Baseball, ESPN, New York Giants, Philadelphia Phillies, Carlos Beltran
-
Year-by-year inductees
(BBWAA: Elected by the Baseball Writers Association of America; VC: Elected by the Veterans Committee; NL: Elected by the Veterans Committee based on Negro league career): 1936 -- BBWAA: Ty Cobb, Walter Johnson, Christy Mathewson, Babe Ruth, Honus...Tags: Leo Durocher, Tris Speaker, Nellie Fox, George Weiss, Early Wynn
-
Vote may unleash a record landslide
Sun StaffIt's a foregone conclusion, but newly retired Orioles superstar Cal Ripken will have to wait more than five years to take his place in baseball's Hall of Fame. The first Hall of Fame ballots bearing Ripken's name will be mailed in December 2006. The...Tags: Nolan Ryan, Awards and Prizes, Political Candidates, Major League Baseball, San Diego Padres
-
Broadcaster Bob Murphy dies at 79
STAFF WRITEREleven months after he called the last of more than 6,000 games for the Mets and retired to Florida, Bob Murphy died yesterday after a brief battle with lung cancer. He was 79. Murphy, one of three broadcasters who joined the National League franchise...Tags: Pittsburgh Pirates, Bob Murphy, Major League Baseball, Boston Red Sox, National League
Nov 3, 2008
|Story| Allentown Morning Call
Sep 28, 2008
|Story| Newsday
Sep 17, 2008
|Story| Allentown Morning Call
Jun 13, 2008
|Blog| Newsday
Jun 17, 2008
|Blog| Newsday
Jul 16, 2008
|Blog| Newsday
Jan 9, 2007
|Story| Associated Press
Jul 13, 2007
|Column| Newsday
Apr 1, 2007
|Story| Newsday
Jan 4, 2005
|Story| Chicago Tribune
Oct 10, 2001
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Aug 4, 2004
|Story| Newsday
