1940 Alhambra High School Yearbook with Ralph Kiner Signature

Yearbook, Alhambra High School, Alhambra California, 1940, Ralph Kiner, Signature.During his senior year Ralph was Captain of VR Baseball, President of the VR Club and more. Ralph wrote a note in this Book on a Baseball page and signed it (see photos) and also corrected a printed line on the previous page including his name in the content.Ralph Kiner was a famous American Major League Baseball player and a long-time broadcaster.Here are some key facts about his life and career:Playing Career: An outfielder, he played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1946–1953), the Chicago Cubs (1953–1954), and the Cleveland Indians (1955).Power Hitter: He was one of the game's premier sluggers, leading the National League in home runs for seven consecutive seasons (1946–1952), a feat matched by no other player. He finished his career with 369 home runs.Hall of Fame: He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1975. His uniform number 4 is retired by the Pirates.Broadcasting: Following his playing career, he became a beloved broadcaster for the New York Mets from their inception in 1962 until 2013, a tenure of over 50 years. He was known for his signature home run call, "It is gone, goodbye!," and for his post-game show, Kiner's Korner.This Yearbook is in Fair condition. The cover is sound but has the colored surface scuffed from much of the corners and edges (see photos). The cover has the original owner's name monogrammed on the front. The interior is generally clean but has yellowing due to cigarette smoke. There are many notes and signatures including that of Ralph Kiner.