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Ralph Kiner

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Ralph Kiner was an American professional baseball outfielder who played most of his career for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He led the National League in home runs for seven consecutive seasons from 1946 through 1952, and he was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1975. Kiner is studied as a power hitter of the postwar era, while his later work as a broadcaster also made him familiar to baseball audiences beyond Pittsburgh.

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How long was Ralph Kiner's National League home-run title streak?

Kiner led the National League in home runs for seven consecutive seasons, from 1946 through 1952. He remains the only player to lead the National League in homers in each of his first seven seasons.

Did Ralph Kiner ever hit 50 home runs?

He hit 51 home runs for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1947 and a career-high 54 in 1949. Both seasons were notable because the Pirates finished with losing records.

Which teams did Ralph Kiner play for after the Pirates?

Kiner played parts of 1953 and 1954 with the Chicago Cubs before finishing his playing career with the Cleveland Indians in 1955. His main period of fame came with Pittsburgh from 1946 to 1953.

When was Ralph Kiner inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame?

Kiner was inducted in 1975 after a 10-season Major League Baseball career. He finished with six All-Star selections and 301 home runs as a Pirate.