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

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Al Kaline, Ted Williams, and Harvey Kuenn together at the 1957 All-Star Game.
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Al Kaline at the 1959 All Star Game at Forbes Field, July 7, 1959.
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Happy Mother?s Day from George Kell & Al Kaline!
From 1987, there?s a quick review of the state of the Tigers and the National Anthem from the WSU Glee club.
Anyone else go to a Tiger game on a Holiday? Which one?
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Al Kaline beat out an infield grounder during the first 1960 All-Star Game in Kansas City, Mo., as the National League?s Bill White stretched for the throw.
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OTD in 1968 the Tigers wallop Washington 12-1 to take over first place from the Orioles. Al Kaline hits a single, double, & a home run with 6 RBI.
Denny McLain strikes out 7 in a complete game for his 5th win. The Tigers will not relinquish the league lead the rest of the season.
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https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/event_hr.fcgi?id=kalinal01&t=b

 

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Al Kaline posted 10+ Home Runs in 20 consecutive seasons (1955-1974).
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May 14, 1956: Al Kaline & Harvey Kuenn appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated: "Detroit's Mr. Outfield and Mr. Infield".
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Mostly for Tigers fan, especially @KenKalDRW - but here is Al Kaline and Gordie Howe.
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May 19, 1968, Al Kaline claimed the top spot on Detroit?s all-time home run list. Mr. Tiger slugged homer No. 307 to pass fellow Hall of Famer Hank Greenberg for the Tigers record.
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Just a couple of old-timers. Harmon Killebrew, Al Kaline, Warren Spahn and Hoyt Wilhelm. #MNTwins #DetroitRoots #ForTheA #Dodgers
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President Nixon with golf legend Arnold Palmer, Detroit Tiger Al Kaline, and Green Bay Packer quarterback Bart Starr.
Also shown: football player/coach/broadcaster turned Nixon staffer Charles "Bud" Wilkinson and sportscaster Chris Schenkel.
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Al Kaline makes a great catch at Yankee Stadium. An all-time great photo!
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The Preeminent Right Fielder in American League History. Great Glove, one of the Strongest Throwing Arms in any era, and what separates Kaline from all the others, The Most Accurate Throwing Arm All-Time.

 

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Mr. Tiger shakes hands with Lance Parrish after the ceremonial ball toss before a 1984 World Series game at The Corner.
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No Do-si-do dance step at third base for Mr. Tiger at third base after a wallop!
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Most Career Home Runs At Tiger Stadium.
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Al Kaline - Sporting News A.L. Player of the Year in 1963.
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The second time Kaline finished 2nd to a yankee's catcher for the MVP of the A.L.
Yogi in 1955 and Elston Howard in 1963.
Both years Kaline Won the Sporting News A.L. Player of the Year.

 

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https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/best-tigers-baseball-cards
4 baseball legends, 1 classic card.
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1957 (exhibition game): Al Kaline, Ted Williams, and Harvey Kuenn.
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Perennial Tigers All-Stars!
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https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/best-tigers-baseball-cards
Classic Tigers rookie card: '54 Kaline.
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