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The Picture Perfect Swing of Al Kaline.
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Al Kaline 12/19/1934 - 04/06/2020 RIP#6
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Al Kaline catches a homer-bound ball (arrow) hit by Roger Maris at Yankee Stadium in 1963.
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June 30, 1956: Al Kaline could have hit for the cycle if he just didn't hit so well: He has a home run, a triple and two doubles, but no singles, and the Tigers beat the kansas athletics 14 - 2.
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President Kennedy and Vice President Johnson watch Al Kaline bat against the Senators.
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Kaline and Mantle.
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Dennis Clotworthy (Al Kaline's Last Bat Boy)
This month on Lost Ballparks, our guest is Dennis Clotworthy, Al Kaline’s Last Bat Boy. Dennis grew up across the street from Tiger Stadium and eventually worked inside its walls. In our conversation, Dennis brings the old ballpark to life with incredible detail—describing everything from creaky...
This month on Lost Ballparks, our guest is Dennis Clotworthy, Al Kaline’s Last Bat Boy. Dennis grew up across the street from Tiger Stadium and eventually worked inside its walls. In our conversation, Dennis brings the old ballpark to life with incredible detail—describing everything from creaky trap doors to the magic of Gate 16, the heavy barn door that opened a hidden world below field level and the old, slick hardwood floors of the clubhouses, worn smooth and marked with metal spike impressions left by generations of legends. His journey, which began in the unlikely setting of Malta, takes him to Detroit, where he chases a dream that leads to jobs as a junior usher, clubhouse attendant, visiting team's bat boy, and ultimately, bat boy for the Tigers. Along the way, he rubbed shoulders with legends like Brooks Robinson, Reggie Jackson, Nolan Ryan and, of course, Al Kaline. If you’ve ever dreamed of being a batboy at one of baseball’s most storied old ballparks, this episode is for you.
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An article from Grand Rapids Press dated January 1, 1984. We would love to know what Al Kaline would think about the 2025 Tigers!
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Al Kaline Finally Revealed the 5 People He Hated the Most. 18 minutes.
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Carl Yastrzemski Names His 6 Favorite Baseball Players.
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"One reason outfielders don't have stronger arms is they don't practice as much as we did. Most teams today don't take outfield practice. Baseball has to compete with basketball, football, for the better athletes that might have more skills and stronger arms".
Al Kaline
Kaline signed his initial contract in June, 1953, and the health of his parents had also become a concern. His mother’s eyesight was failing and surgery would be required to save it.In 1955, Kaline would reveal to writer Hal Middlesworth that his dad “was not real well and neither is Mom.” When Kaline inked that first contract with Detroit, he used the money to pay off the mortgage on his parents’ home and to pay for his mother’s eye operation. Jack Olsen described the Kaline family as “poor, proud, and hungry”.
Al Kaline
Kaline signed his initial contract in June, 1953, and the health of his parents had also become a concern. His mother’s eyesight was failing and surgery would be required to save it.In 1955, Kaline would reveal to writer Hal Middlesworth that his dad “was not real well and neither is Mom.” When Kaline inked that first contract with Detroit, he used the money to pay off the mortgage on his parents’ home and to pay for his mother’s eye operation. Jack Olsen described the Kaline family as “poor, proud, and hungry”.
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Al Kaline Names the 6 Greatest Baseball Players of All Time.
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Late 60's Tiger.s Lineup mainstays, Norm Cash, Al Kaline and Bill Freehan.
Norm Cash was the Tigers' powerful first baseman known for his exceptional hitting. In 1961, he enjoyed a standout season, capturing the American League batting title with a .361 average.
Al Kaline, the legendary and graceful right fielder, was a consistent offensive force and one of the Tigers' all-time greatest players and one of the greatest in MLB history.
Bill Freehan, the Tigers 11 time all-star catcher, was noted for his durability, power, and defensive skill behind the plate winning 5 Gold Gloves. Coming into prominence in the 1960s, Freehan was a vital player on both sides of the game, and belongs in the MLB HOF.
Norm Cash was the Tigers' powerful first baseman known for his exceptional hitting. In 1961, he enjoyed a standout season, capturing the American League batting title with a .361 average.
Al Kaline, the legendary and graceful right fielder, was a consistent offensive force and one of the Tigers' all-time greatest players and one of the greatest in MLB history.
Bill Freehan, the Tigers 11 time all-star catcher, was noted for his durability, power, and defensive skill behind the plate winning 5 Gold Gloves. Coming into prominence in the 1960s, Freehan was a vital player on both sides of the game, and belongs in the MLB HOF.
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Al Kaline about to leave The Corner after his last game as a Tiger in 1974.
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Al Kaline leaps to catch a Mickey Mantle drive in the first inning, Sept. 16, 1961. A great action shot. Kaline won 10 Gold Gloves in his career and would have won a couple more if the Award began in 1955 instead of 1957.
Kaline also had the speed to play center field for two years, but his strong most accurate throwing arm was made for Right field. After his 23 assists in 1958, the league pretty much stopped running on anything hit to him.
Kaline also had the speed to play center field for two years, but his strong most accurate throwing arm was made for Right field. After his 23 assists in 1958, the league pretty much stopped running on anything hit to him.
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When Rocky joined the Tigers, Al Kaline played center field. Here he is tracking a deep one down in Tiger Stadium in 1961.
Once they traded Frank Bolling and another player to the Milwaukee Braves Billy Bruton to play center field, Kaline went back to right field and they played Colavito in left field.
Once they traded Frank Bolling and another player to the Milwaukee Braves Billy Bruton to play center field, Kaline went back to right field and they played Colavito in left field.
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Maris and Kaline likely a spring training game.
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Al Kaline making a splendid catch in right field. Al had amazing range.
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Al Kaline batting at Yankee Stadium, April 14, 1966 . The pitcher is Pedro Ramos.
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Al Kaline playing cards with teammates in locker room during spring training.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MR. TIGER!
He is simply “Mr. Tiger”. Today would have been Al Kaline’s 91st birthday. To celebrate one of the greatest Tigers ever both on and off the field, we’re opening up the blog …
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He is simply “Mr. Tiger”.
Today would have been Al Kaline’s 91st birthday. To celebrate one of the greatest Tigers ever both on and off the field, we’re opening up the blog for fans to share their favorite stories, memories and on-the-field performance moments of him.
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