No. Different spelling. Mel's last name is Kiper.
Duane Kuiper goes by Kuip, and Smooth.
Duane Kuiper was born on June 19, 1950, in Racine, Wisconsin, USA.
Duane Kuiper was born June 19, 1950, in Racine, WI, USA.
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Mel Duane Gionson is 5' 10".
Duane Kuiper is 6 feet tall. He weighs 175 pounds. He bats left and throws right.
Mel Duane Gionson was born on January 23, 1954, in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
Duane Kuiper debuted on September 9, 1974, playing for the Cleveland Indians at Cleveland Stadium; he played his final game on June 27, 1985, playing for the at .
Duane Kuiper played in just one game at designated hitter for the Cleveland Indians in 1975 and did not start. , equivalent to 0 errors per game (estimate based on total games played in).
Duane Kuiper played in 2 games at designated hitter for the Cleveland Indians in 1976, starting in none of them. , equivalent to 0 errors per game (estimate based on total games played in).
Duane Kuiper played for the Cleveland Indians during the 1974-1981 seasons. As a player, he faced various teams, including the New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, and Chicago White Sox, among others. His career included numerous matchups against American League rivals throughout his time with the Indians.
No, they were not related.