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His Own Personal Miracle: 1969 Mets Legend Ed Kranepool Finds A Match, Will Get Kidney Transplant

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The wait is over for a much-needed kidney for Mets legend Ed Kranepool.

CBS2 brought you his story last fall when the former first baseman of the “Miracle Mets” was hoping for his own miracle.

“We have the perfect match for you and we have a kidney,” Kranepool said, recounting the recent conversation he had with his doctor.

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With his kidneys failing, it was news that the 74-year-old had waited two years to hear.