Subject(s): Ralph Kiner Sport: Baseball Location: Almansor Park, Alhambra, CA Unveiled: 26/4/2008 Sculptor: Mario Chiodo Material: Bronze Status: In Situ Inscription(s): Plaque: THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA HEREWITH RECOGNIZES IT'S LEGENDARY FORMER RESIDENT RALPH KINER for his accomplishments and contributions to the game of professional baseball and sports broadcasting, which have earned him a place in the Alhambra Hall of Fame and National Baseball Hall of Fame. Ralph Kiner grew up in Alhambra and is a 1940 graduate of Alhambra High School. He made his major league debut in April 1946 with the Pittsburgh Pirates and in 1947 gained recognition for hitting 51 home runs in just his second year in the majors. In 1949 he topped that record with 54 home runs. He led Major League Baseball in home runs for six consecutive seasons and the National League for seven consecutive seasons. He drove in over 100 runs in six seasons; he ranked first for slugging percentage three times; he was selected to play in the Major League All-Star Game for six consecutive years; he is the only player in history to hit home runs in three consecutive games; and he holds the Major League record of eight home runs in four consecutive multi-homer games. The City of Alhambra dedicates this statue and plaque in honor of Ralph Kiner, that it may serve as an inspiration to future generations of young baseball players. Dedicated APRIL 26 2008 on the occasion of RALPH KINER DAY IN ALHAMBRA. Links: Sculptor Project