What is Rod Kanehl's middle name?
Edwin
What is Rod Kanehl's full name?
Roderick Edwin Kanehl
Rod Kanehl nickname(s):
Hot Rod
Rod Kanehl date of birth:
April 1, 1934
How old was Rod Kanehl when died?
70
Where was Rod Kanehl born?
Wichita, KS
When did Rod Kanehl die?
December 14, 2004
Where did Rod Kanehl die?
Palm Springs, CA
How tall is Rod Kanehl?
6' 1" (185 cm)
How much does Rod Kanehl weigh?
180 lbs (81.6 kg)
What is Rod Kanehl nationality?
American
Where did Rod Kanehl go to school?
Springfield (Springfield, MO)
What is Rod Kanehl's occupation?
Former Major League Baseball Player
Short Biography
Roderick Edwin Kanehl (April 1, 1934 – December 14, 2004) was an American second baseman and outfielder in Major League Baseball who played his entire career with the New York Mets (1962–1964). Beloved by Mets fans, his attitude was exemplary for a team that lost a modern-era record 120 games in its inaugural season. Kanehl hit the first grand slam in Mets history on July 6, 1962 at the Polo Grounds.