Ed Kranepool, the longest-tenured player in New York Mets history, died at the age of 79 in Boca Raton, Florida, after suffering cardiac arrest. Kranepool, who debuted at age 17 in 1962, played 1,853 games for the Mets until his retirement in 1979. He was a key member of the 1969 'Miracle Mets' team that won the World Series and was inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame in 1990. Despite battling health issues, including diabetes and a kidney transplant, Kranepool remained active in the community and cherished by fans. Mets owners Steve and Alex Cohen expressed their heartbreak and extended condolences to his family. Kranepool is remembered for his dedication both on and off the field, contributing to the team's history and culture.