Al Kaline

Albert William "Al" Kaline, also known as Mr. Tiger, (pronounced /ˈkeɪlaɪn/, born December 19, 1934 in Baltimore, Maryland) is a former Major League Baseball player and member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Kaline was active from 1953 to 1974 and spent his entire career with the Detroit Tigers (hence the nickname "Mr. Tiger"). He bypassed the minor league system and joined the team directly from Baltimore's Southern High School as an 18-year-old "... more

Albert William "Al" Kaline, also known as Mr. Tiger, (pronounced /ˈkeɪlaɪn/, born December 19, 1934 in Baltimore, Maryland) is a former Major League Baseball player and member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Kaline was active from 1953 to 1974 and spent his entire career with the Detroit Tigers (hence the nickname "Mr. Tiger"). He bypassed the minor league system and joined the team directly from Baltimore's Southern High School as an 18-year-old "bonus baby" signee, receiving $35,000 to sign with the Tigers. For most of his career, Kaline played in the outfield, mainly as a right fielder, where he was known for his strong throwing arm. He once threw out two baserunners at home in the same inning. Near the end of his career, he also played as first baseman and, in his last season, was the Tigers' designated hitter. Kaline, who made his major league debut on June 25, 1953 in Philadelphia as a late-inning replacement for outfielder Jim Delsing, wore No. 25 during his rookie campaign but... less