Ed Kranepool Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
ED KRANEPOOL
Born: November 08, 1944 in New York City, New York
Died: September 08, 2024 in Boca Raton, Florida
Baseball Career:
First Game: September 22, 1962; Final Game: September 30, 1979
Bat: Left Throw: Left Height: 6' 3" Weight: 205
Ed Kranepool
This article was written by Tara Krieger and is presented in part, courtesy of the Society for American Baseball Research
It was a damp night at Shea Stadium in early August 1977. The last-place Mets, toiling through extra innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers, looked done for after the would-be National League champions took a 7-6 lead in the top of the 11th. But they managed to put runners at first and second with one out in the bottom of the inning. With light-hitting shortstop Doug Flynn due up next, manager Joe Torre signaled for the pinch hitter.
Fans sensed what was coming, and what started as a low buzz of speculation among the stragglers of the crowd of just above 9,000 crescendoed into an all-too-familiar chant:
“Ed-die! Ed-die! Ed-die! Ed-die!”
Sure enough, the big lefty with the No. 7 on his back started taking practice cuts in the on-deck circle. Time for Steady Eddie Kranepool, pinch hitter extraordinaire, to play hero once again.
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ED KRANEPOOL - ANNOTATED BASEBALL SIGNED - HFSID 286705He has added some career highlights to his signature on this ball. Baseball signed and annotated: "Ed Kranepool #7/1969 World Champs/1965 All Star/118 HR's/614 RBI". Rawlings Official Major League Baseball, Allan H. Selig, Commissioner.Price: $320.00
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ED KRANEPOOL - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 2375The New York Met signs a 2x2¾ piece of paper in blue ink. Signature: "Ed Kranepool" in blue ink, 2x2¾.
Price: $70.00
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ED KRANEPOOL - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 2376The New York Met signs a 5x3 card blue ink. Signature: "Ed Kranepool" in blue ink, 5x3 card. After six years, including the 1969 World Championship season, as the Mets' most regular first baseman, in 1970 Kranepool was sent to the minors, and considered retiring.
Price: $70.00
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ED KRANEPOOL - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL - HFSID 137217He pens his signature on this Rawlings Official MLB in black ink Baseball Signed: "Ed Kranepool". Rawlings Official Major League Baseball, William D. White, Commissioner.
Price: $180.00
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ED KRANEPOOL - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 102157Publicity photograph of Ed Kranepool in his New York Mets uniform Photograph signed: "Ed Kranepool". Color, 8x10. After six years, including the 1969 World Championship season, as the Mets' most regular first baseman, in 1970 Kranepool was sent to the minors, and considered retiring.
Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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ED KRANEPOOL - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 263348Color photo of Kranepool kneeling on one knee, while holding his bat Photograph Signed: "Ed Kranepool". Color, 8x10.
Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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ED KRANEPOOL - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 299396The World Series Champion is shown in two images in this black and white New York Mets publicity photograph. Photograph signed: "Best Wishes/Ed Kranepool" in black felt tip, B/w 10x8. New York Mets publicity photograph.
Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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ED KRANEPOOL - BASEBALL SIGNED WITH AQS - HFSID 286704He signed this baseball twice, adding his praise for Gil Hodges as "a great manager". Baseball signed twice with Autograph Quotation: "Ed Kranepool/1969 World Champs/Gil Hodges/was a great/Manager/Ed Kranepool/#7". Rawlings Official Major League Baseball, Allan H.
Price: $360.00
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ED KRANEPOOL - BASEBALL SIGNED WITH AQS - HFSID 293993He signed this baseball twice, adding his praise for Gil Hodges as "a great manager". Baseball signed twice with Autograph Quotation: "Ed Kranepool/1969 World Champs/Gil Hodges/was a great/Manager/Ed Kranepool/#7". Rawlings Official Major League Baseball, Allan H.
Price: $360.00
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ED KRANEPOOL - MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED - HFSID 2651The MLB first baseman is captured post-swing in 8x10 photo, signs name in blue ink Magazine Photograph signed: "Ed Kranepool". Color, 8x10.
Price: $140.00
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ED KRANEPOOL - PRINTED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 290384Color photo of Kranepool during a play, attempting to catch a ball Printed Photograph Signed in Ink: "Ed Kranepool". Color, 10x8, printed on cardstock.
Price: $140.00
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ED KRANEPOOL - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 21159Signed baseball card number 561 picturing Ed Kranepool playing for the New York Mets. Baseball Card signed: "Ed Kranepool". Color, 2½x3½.
Price: $120.00
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ED KRANEPOOL - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 2454Signed 1977 Topps baseball card number 201picturing Ed Kranepool playing for the New York Mets. Baseball Card signed: "Ed Kranepool". Color, 2½x3½.
Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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THE 1969 NEW YORK METS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL CIRCA 1989 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 144785Signed by the 1969 World Champions!
Price: $1,200.00
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THE 1969 NEW YORK METS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL CIRCA 1989 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 136466"The Miracle Mets". Signed by 17 members of the 1969 World Champion New York Mets. Official National League William D.
Price: $1,300.00
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THE 1969 NEW YORK METS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 269998Original baseball signed by the 1969 Mets team Baseball signed: "Ed Charles", "Duffy Dyer", "Al Jackson", "Wayne Garrett", "Cleon Jones", "Al Weis" and "Ed Kranepool". Rawlings/Official Ball/National League/Leonard S. Coleman, Jr. Pres.
Sale Price $374.00
$440.00
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THE 1969 NEW YORK METS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 13647417 members of the 1969 "Miracle Mets" sign a baseball.
Sale Price $935.00
$1,100.00
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THE NEW YORK METS - ANNOTATED BASEBALL SIGNED CIRCA 1976 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 147732Official National League baseball signed by 30 players and coaches. Signers include Tom Seaver and Joe Torre, and several members of the 1969 "Miracle Mets.…"
Price: $500.00
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THE NEW YORK METS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL CIRCA 1974 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 147722Manager Yogi Berra signs this baseball's sweet-spot. Twenty-eight other Mets have signed, including several heroes of the 1969 and 1973 teams.
Sale Price $935.00
$1,100.00
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THE NEW YORK METS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL CIRCA 1976 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 156946THE NEW YORK METS - BASEBALL SIGNED CIRCA 1976 CO-SIGNED BY: JOE TORRE, EDDIE "THE WALKING MAN" YOST, MIKE VAIL, JOHN "THE HAMMER" MILNER, ROY STAIGER, LEON "BROWNIE" BROWN, JOE "COBRA JOE" FRAZIER, BRUCE ARMAND BOISCLAIR, KEN "DAFFY" SANDERS, BOB MYRICK, MIKE PHILLIPS, JAY KLEVEN, JERRY "KO…"
Price: $700.00
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THE NEW YORK METS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL CIRCA 1977 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 147723Manager Joe Torre and 22 of his players have signed this National League baseball.
Price: $950.00
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THE NEW YORK METS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL CIRCA 1977 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 156947Manager Joe Torre, baseball immortal Willie Mays (the hitting coach), and 23 players sign a National League baseball.
Price: $1,100.00
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THE NEW YORK METS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL CIRCA 1979 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 156948Manager Joe Torre, coach Willie Mays, and 20 players signed this National League baseball.
Sale Price $510.00
$600.00
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THE NEW YORK METS - BOOK SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 291199Vintage copy of George Vecsey's baseball classic, Joy in Mudville, signed by 27 Mets players and coaches. Signers include Hall of Famers Berra, Ryan and Seaver. Except for the late Gil Hodges and Tug McGraw, every regular has signed the book.
Price: $750.00
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THE NEW YORK METS - LITHOGRAPH SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 327166Lithograph of the legendary Shea Stadium signed by 26 early New York Mets. Also signed by lithograph artist Murray Tinkleman!
Price: $425.00
