- Born
- Died
- Birth nameEdward Emil Kranepool III
- Nicknames
- The Krane
- Easy Ed
- Steady Eddie
- Height6′ 3″ (1.91 m)
- Ed Kranepool was born on November 8, 1944 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for It's My Turn (1980), Everybody Loves Raymond (1996) and 1973 National League Championship Series (1973). He was married to Monica Bronner and Carole Henson. He died on September 8, 2024 in Boca Raton, Florida, USA.
- SpousesMonica Bronner(September 19, 1981 - September 8, 2024) (his death, 2 children)Carole Henson(1967 - ?) (divorced, 1 child)
- He is the only player to have played in each of the Mets' first 18 seasons (entire major league career, 1962-1979).
- Named to the 1965 National League All Star team, but didn't get into the game.
- Became one of baseball's premier pinch hitters late in his career; still holds the Met club record for most pinch hits with 90.
- Declared himself a free agent after the 1979 season and retired when no ballclub offered to sign him.
- Was a personal favorite of original Mets owner Joan Whitney Payson. She would not allow any player trade involving Kranepool.
- "I wish we could have played another 40 minutes. That way, I could always say I played in a game that started in May and ended in June." (comment after a 23-inning, 8-6 loss to the San Francisco Giants in the nightcap of a doubleheader on May 31, 1964 which didn't end until 11:20 PM)
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