Did Kiner Leave The Booth In 1971 To Be The Mets Hitting Coach?

Did I miss something all these years?  I saw Kiner coaching in the Mets Yearbook special and assumed he helped out in the spring….and I’m fascinated by the cap he was wearing….so I googled and found this…..

Kiner to Be Mets’ Hitting Coach

$3.95 – New York Times – Sep 21, 1971
Ralph Kiner, one of the most prolific home-run hitters in history, will step from the broadcasting booth into a new role this fall: batting coach for the 
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Alternate New York Mets Caps Day 29

Hmmm.   What to make of this?

As a picture it isn’t that ugly.  It would look great on the Joker.  In fact, “Why World Series?” would be a great marketing campaign?    How about it Dave Howard?  Put some face paint on Wright, hand him one of these caps and have some fun.  I’m here to help. You know it’s a great idea.  Call DC.

Anyone want to mock up the campaign?


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