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Al Kaline 12/19/1934 - 04/06/2020 RIP#6

Game 7 what do you think Kaline did in the 1st inning. Yea the glove caught the 3rd out. KALINE CATCH AND THROW IN THE 7TH almost got a double play. pop to short Mickey Stanley gets the 3rd out Tigers lead 3-0. Mickey L was throwing on 2 days rest and matching Gibson.
Oyler now at short gets the 1st out Freehan the 2nd; and the 3rd. Tigers came back from being down 1 to 3 games to become at time only the 3rd team to win the series. Kaline. Cash,Freehan, the Mickey's and the rest made me real happy in 1968. They were the 1st Tiger team to play and win the series in my lifetime.

My 1st ball bat was a Kaline.
 
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https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...happy-help-no-matter-who-you-were/2961435001/
Al Kaline always happy to help, even a helpless player like me.
Detnews

https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2020/04/07/angel-in-the-outfield-2/
ANGEL IN THE OUTFIELD.
Totally Tigers

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...-world-series-mclain-price-warden/2966493001/
For 1968 Detroit Tigers championship teammates, Al Kaline was 'the guy'.
Freep

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...howe-golf-batting-practice-hockey/2959446001/
Al Kaline and Gordie Howe: Golfing pals and batting practice buddies.
Freep
 
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https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...e-detroit-tigers-new-york-yankees/2968976001/
The day Al Kaline broke his collarbone, I became a fan for life. Must read.
Freep

https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2020/04/al-kalines-legacy-was-decades-of-doing-things-right.html
Al Kaline?s legacy was decades of doing things right.
Mlive

https://www.mlb.com/news/most-underrated-hall-of-famers
Here's a lineup of the most underrated HOFers.
These 9 deserve more recognition.
MLB.com

https://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2020/4/8/21212207/al-kaline-tigers
Tigers legend Al Kaline passes away.
The league lost a special player, and the Tigers lost one of the best to ever wear the Old English ?D.?
BTB

https://motorcitybengals.com/2020/04/08/the-detroit-tigers-al-kaline-and-the-1968-world-series/
The Detroit Tigers? Al Kaline and the 1968 World Series.
MCBTB

https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/locked-on-tigers/e/68678370?autoplay=true
Locked On Detroit Tigers Podcast Episode 30: Al Kaline Tribute and the 14th best game of the decade. 21 minutes.
This episode is a bit wonky. After the initial recording, Chris found out the news about Al Kaline. He shares his thoughts about the passing of a legend and then recaps game 3 of the 2018 World Series, also known as the longest game in postseason history.
 
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...a-public-memorial-al-kaline-works/2973470001/
Tigers GM Al Avila: Public memorial for Al Kaline is in works. Must read.
Detnews

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...troit-tigers-plan-honor-al-kaline/2972341001/
Detroit Tigers intend to memorialize Al Kaline how 'a man of his stature should be'.
Freep

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...20/04/08/al-kaline-detroit-tigers/2973246001/
Why Al Kaline's death stings more than other legends we've lost. Must read.
Freep

https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2020/0...19-public-memorial-will-be-at-later-date.html
Al Kaline’s death not related to COVID-19; public memorial will be at later date.
Mlive

https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2020/04/in-tigers-family-al-kaline-was-father-figure-gm-says.html
In Tigers’ family, Al Kaline was father figure, GM says.
Mlive

https://twitter.com/i/status/1247964952650014721
Webvideo Detroit Tigers. Everybody has their own theories on hitting a baseball.
Here was Al Kaline's. #RIPMrTiger
 
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https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...-signature-moments-detroit-tigers/2970282001/
Al Kaline: Five moments that made him Detroit Tigers legend.
Freep

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...roit-tigers-al-kaline-kirk-gibson/2970159001/
Al Kaline and Kirk Gibson shared special Tigers bond: 'He taught me virtually everything'.
Freep

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2020/04/09/al-kaline-detroit-tigers/2967668001/
We asked for epic stories of Al Kaline and Detroit Tigers fans. We got em.
Freep

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/al-avila-remembers-al-kaline
Avila: Al Kaline was 'the father' of Tigers organization.
Tigers official site

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/a-conversation-with-hall-of-famer-al-kaline-1934-2020/
A Conversation With Hall of Famer Al Kaline, 1934-2020.
Fangraphs
 
https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/chris-ilitch-al-kaline-letter-tigers-fans
A Letter to Tigers fans from Chris Ilitch about the passing of Al Kaline.
Tigers official site

https://twitter.com/i/status/1247707596435288064
Thanks Motor City Casino. All of Detroit needed this.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1247285314256867329
Flagstaff Films.
RIP to one of the best and nicest MLB players ever. #TRUECLASS

https://twitter.com/i/status/1248675955834531847
Al Kaline always took pride in his teammates. #RIPMrTiger

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EVPt7imU4AMIMCA?format=jpg&name=medium
Mr. Hockey and Mr. Tiger met in Detroit in the 1950s and grew close over their many years in the city.

https://www.nhl.com/redwings/news/r...line-shared-a-lifelong-friendship/c-316576444
Red Wings' Howe and Tigers' Kaline shared a lifelong friendship.
Mr. Hockey and Mr. Tiger met in Detroit in the 1950s and grew close over their many years in the city.
NHL.com

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EVLOrCIUMAA0gom?format=jpg&name=medium
"Once he put his arm around you, you knew you were at home and part of the family." #RIPMrTiger

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...t-tigers-played-1968-world-series/5130100002/
Al Kaline's words from 1968 World Series will live forever: 'I'll never forget it'.
Freep

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EU84o9DXsAAPeF2?format=jpg&name=medium
MLB Stats.
Al Kaline is one of eight outfielders ever to record 3,000+ H & 1,500+ RBI.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EU9Kh5nXsAM9KH_?format=jpg&name=medium
Detroit Lions.
Statement from the Detroit Lions on the passing of Al Kaline.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1247526128383746050
Detroit Tigers.
"Al Kaline is the best ballplayer I’ve seen in a Tiger uniform. No question about it.” –���������� ��������������.

George Brett.
If you never met Al Kaline you missed knowing one of the greatest most gracious man I have ever known He was a true pro.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EU9ySkzWoAAv8Tq?format=jpg&name=medium
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾.
“If there is one accomplishment of which I am particularly proud, it is that I have always served baseball to the best of my ability.” We are deeply saddened by the loss of Al Kaline who, true to his word, was a pillar of integrity, strength and compassion.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1248656993608499202
MLB The Show.
We remember Mr. Tiger.
We invite the community to join us.
Play in Al Kaline's memorable career moments today after the update.

Steve Stone.
Baseball lost a legend today. Al Kaline passed away and the baseball world and the city of Detroit mourns. He was all that is great about our game. A man beloved by all who knew him. We talked whenever the Sox played in Detroit. Al loved Detroit and his Tigers. What a classy guy.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EU9GOBOWoAEZ13e?format=jpg&name=medium
Johnny Kane.
Heartbreaking.
I post this photo because it means so much to me. I was humbled when I was in Al Kaline’s presence. Yet he was always the one who acted with humility. He was exactly how you dream your heroes should be. Rest easy Mr. Tiger.

Billy Crystal.
Al Kaline was a great classy player. I had the honor of meeting him at the HOF a few yrs ago and he thanked me for casting a real player as him in 61* for HBO. A special man RIP6.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EU8qPc8UMAAXA5-?format=jpg&name=medium
MLBPAA.
The world lost a beautiful soul today.
We are devastated about the loss of Al Kaline. Forever Mr. Tiger, and forever in our hearts.
Rest in peace, Al.

C.J. Cron.
I know I haven’t been with the organization long, but you can’t walk 25 feet without seeing something Al Kaline related around the clubhouse/stadium. It speaks to the legacy the man left behind. Rest In Peace “Mr. Tiger”.
 
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https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...bers-al-kaline-letter-tigers-fans/2977653001/
'I'll miss him dearly': Chris Ilitch remembers Al Kaline in letter to Tigers fans.
Detnews

https://twitter.com/i/status/1249135154607673350
It took a team effort to ring in Comerica Park.

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...olavito-trade-detroit-tigers-1960/2976061001/
Rocky Colavito still doesn't get trade to Detroit Tigers in 1960, but glad it happened.
Free Press special writer Bill Dow recently caught up with Colavito to discuss the death of Al Kaline, the big trade, his career and his thoughts on baseball today.
Freep

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...-tigers-al-kaline-three-home-runs/5123253002/
65 years later, Al Kaline's epic three-homer game still amazes.
Freep
 
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Al Kaline?s family put a ?regular? obit in the Sunday Freep. By blending in, it?s an example of how one-of-a-kind he really was.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EVaF-e1XgAAuDTs?format=jpg&name=large

https://www.desmondfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Albert-William-Kaline?obId=12637433#/obituaryInfo
Albert William Kaline December 19, 1934 - April 6, 2020.
DesmondFuneralHome

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...y-message-mourning-detroit-tigers/2979959001/
Al Kaline and his family have one last message to Detroit Tigers fans mourning his death.
Freep

A piece of Al Kaline trivia on the weekend following his death at age 85:
The Tigers were tied with the Red Sox for first place in the AL East on September 21, 1972. Kaline, 37 years old at the time, went on to slash .512/.523/.878 over his last 10 games. Moreover, he went 10 for 19 against Boston pitchers during that stretch. Detroit won the division.
Fangraphs
 
https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog/2019/06/12/who-was-better-al-kaline-or-roberto-clemente/
Who was better? Al Kaline or Roberto Clemente?
Vintage Detroit

https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog/2017/09/07/kaline-played-two-star-games-1961/
Kaline played in two All-Star Games in 1961.
Vintage Detroit

https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog/2017/03/23/detailed-look-al-kalines-home-runs/
Everything you ever wanted to know about Al Kaline?s home runs.
Vintage Detroit

https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog/2016/08/29/story-al-kalines-first-major-league-home-run/
The story of Al Kaline?s first major league home run.
Vintage Detroit

https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog...appreciated-kaline-deserves-more-recognition/
Classy and underappreciated, Kaline deserves more recognition.
Vintage Detroit

https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog...atest-tiger-of-them-all-ty-cobb-or-al-kaline/
Greatest Tiger of them all? It?s either Cobb or Kaline.
Vintage Detroit

https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog/2015/05/27/the-day-willie-horton-saved-al-kalines-life/
The day Willie Horton saved Al Kaline?s life.
Vintage Detroit

https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog...-fond-memories-every-kids-dream-job-new-book/
Former Tiger bat boy shares fond memories of every kid?s dream job in new book.

https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog/2014/06/19/al-kalines-final-act-player/
40 years ago: Al Kaline?s final act as a player.
Vintage Detroit

https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog/2014/04/25/important-injuries-detroit-tigers-history/
The 10 most important injuries in Detroit Tigers? history.
Vintage Detroit
 
https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog/2013/12/19/on-his-79th-birthday-al-kaline-is-still-mr-tiger/
On his 79th birthday, Al Kaline is still ?Mr. Tiger?. 12/19/2013.
Vintage Detroit

https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog...onth-big-leagues-came-year-won-batting-title/
Al Kaline?s greatest month in the big leagues came the year after he won the batting title.
Vintage Detroit

https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog...t-tigers-and-oakland-athletics-1972-playoffs/
Rare video from ?72 Playoffs shows Kaline?s defensive prowess and critical plays in Tigers? crushing defeat to A?s.
Vintage Detroit

https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog...ielders-in-the-history-of-the-detroit-tigers/
The greatest right fielders in the history of the Detroit Tigers.
Vintage Detroit

https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog/2013/06/09/when-al-kaline-helped-get-the-tigers-back-on-track/
When Al Kaline helped get the Tigers back on track.
Vintage Detroit

https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog/2013/04/18/for-kaline-in-the-outfield-practice-made-perfect/
For Kaline in the outfield, practice made perfect.
Vintage Detroit

https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog/2012/12/19/nine-things-you-didnt-know-about-al-kaline/
Six things you didn?t know about Al Kaline.
Vintage Detroit

https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog...-outfielders-throwing-arms-are-so-weak-today/
Al Kaline tells us why outfielders? throwing arms are so weak today.
Vintage Detroit

https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog/2012/05/11/ted-williams-helped-al-kaline-become-a-mature-hitter/
Advice from Ted Williams helped Al Kaline become a mature hitter.
Vintage Detroit

https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog/2012/03/05/al-kalines-phantom-400th-home-run/
Al Kaline?s phantom 400th home run.
Vintage Detroit
 
https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog...igers-and-went-to-the-prom-in-the-same-night/
When Al Kaline inked a deal with the Tigers and went to his prom in the same night.
Vintage Detroit

https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog...chinson-helped-usher-kaline-into-big-leagues/
Tiger Fred Hutchinson helped usher Kaline into big leagues.
Vintage Detroit

https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog/2011/10/27/the-pitcher-who-had-al-kalines-number/
The pitcher who had Al Kaline?s number.
Vintage Detroit

https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog...est-right-fielders-in-detroit-tigers-history/
The Five Greatest Right Fielders in Detroit Tigers History.
Vintage Detroit

https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog...-and-injury-to-reach-baseball’s-hall-of-fame/
Al Kaline Overcame Handicap and Injury to Reach Baseball?s Hall of Fame.
Vintage Detroit

https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog/2011/04/05/the-advice-ty-cobb-gave-to-al-kaline/
The Advice Ty Cobb Gave to Al Kaline.
Vintage Detroit

https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog...in-the-tv-booth-was-pure-joy-for-tigers-fans/
George Kell and Al Kaline in the TV Booth was Pure Joy for Tigers Fans.
Vintage Detroit

https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog/2011/03/26/theres-only-one-kalines-corner/
There?s Only One ?Kaline?s Corner?.
Vintage Detroit

https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog/2011/03/24/an-old-detroit-tigers-jacket-cherished-by-an-old-kid/
An Old Detroit Tigers Jacket Cherished by an Old Kid.
Vintage Detroit

https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog/2010/08/31/video-al-kaline-on-home-run-derby-circa-1960/
VIDEO: Al Kaline on Home Run Derby (Circa 1960).
Vintage Detroit
 
https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog/2010/07/18/remembering-al-kaline-day-40-years-later/
Remembering Al Kaline Day 40 Years Later.
Vintage Detroit

https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog...-became-my-hero-in-62-with-game-saving-catch/
Al Kaline Became My Hero in ?62 with Game Saving Catch.
Vintage Detroit

https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog/2010/04/11/a-kaline-war-story/
A Kaline War Story.
Vintage Detroit

https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog/2009/12/19/celebrating-al-kaline-on-his-75th-birthday/
Celebrating Al Kaline on His 75th Birthday.
Vintage Detroit

https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog...tenure-with-the-detroit-tigers-unprecedented/
Al Kaline?s Tenure with the Detroit Tigers Unprecedented.
Vintage Detroit

https://www.vintagedetroit.com/blog/2009/03/27/commentary-by-kell-kaline-on-tiger-stadium/
Kaline and Kell remember Tiger Stadium.
Vintage Detroit
 
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