Ralph retired at 32 because the liquor caught up with him He couldn't leave the whiskey alone Fifth of booze a day . 3 packs of camel cigarettes daily too and still performed at a tremendous level Now that's pure talent
Ralph Kiner's career always intrigued me as a stat freak as a kid. 7 straight Home Run titles to start a career. Only played 10 seasons & was a WW2 vet.
Agreed. I seen a stat of the the fastest player to 300HRs since Aaron Judge just set the record and I seen his name on the list and was blown away by his stats and shortness of his career. So interesting
Ralph retired at 32 because the liquor caught up with him
He couldn't leave the whiskey alone
Fifth of booze a day . 3 packs of camel cigarettes daily too and still performed at a tremendous level
Now that's pure talent
Ralph Kiner's career always intrigued me as a stat freak as a kid. 7 straight Home Run titles to start a career. Only played 10 seasons & was a WW2 vet.
I just looked up some of his exploits off the field.....dude was a major player.....a total ladies man.....way to go Ralph!
Agreed. I seen a stat of the the fastest player to 300HRs since Aaron Judge just set the record and I seen his name on the list and was blown away by his stats and shortness of his career. So interesting
He hit in Forbes Field.
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