I can’t wait to go to Shea tomorrow night for Ralph Kiner night. I have always had a particular affection for Ralph and I can’t wait to cheer him until I’m hoarse. I know that millions of others feel the same way. There is something so reassuring, so pleasant, so Ralph-like about him. I am so grateful that I got to spend so much time with him for so many years.
This week, I have a tribute to Ralph posted on New York Baseball Online: Remembering Ralph and on Sunday, I will be sharing memories of Ralph, and impressions of the Mets’ tribute to him, on the New York Baseball Talk with Mike Silva at WGBB 1240 AM in Long Island. Mike’s show is on from 9 to 11. I’ll be on around 9:30, right after Mike’s interview with the great sportswriter, and great ghostwriter, Phil Pepe. You can also listen to the show on the Free the Fan radio website. Just click on the banner for New York Baseball Talk and choose the July 15 show.
I’m already feeling good about the second half of the season. Let’s hope the tribute to Ralph is not lame, and that it inspires the fans and the Mets by reminding us that we have traditions worth celebrating and flags worth waving.
