The home run king was the darling of Hollywood, but it was a tennis player who turned his head.
by Rich Watson
During the 50s, Pirates slugger Ralph Kiner was often seen with celebrities. He was friends with team co-owner Bing Crosby, and his picture was taken with leading ladies from Hollywood he dated such as Elizabeth Taylor.
He would marry four times in his life, though. His first wife was tennis star Nancy Chaffee.