New York Mets legend Ed Kranepool, one of two living original team members from 1962, has died at 79 years old after suffering a cardiac arrest.
New York Mets legendary first baseman Ed Kranepool, who played all 18 years in MLB with the team since its inception in 1962, has died, the team announced on Monday. The Mets announced that Kranepool suffered a cardiac arrest in Boca Raton, Florida, on Sunday. He was 79 years old. 'We are incredibly heartbroken to learn of Ed Kranepool’s passing,' a statement from Mets owners Steve and Alex Cohen read. 'He was an original Met, who debuted at age 17 in 1962.
Ed hit a home run in Game 3 of the 1969 World Series to help the Miracle Mets capture the title. He was inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame in 1990. Ed continued to work tirelessly in the community on behalf of the organization after his playing career ended. We cherished the time we spent with Ed during Old Timers’ Day and in the years since. Hearing Mets stories and history from Ed was an absolute joy. We extend our thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.
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