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Beloved Tigers star, Hall of Famer Al Kaline dies at 85
boston.com (AP) ^ | 07 April 2020 | JIM IRWIN and NOAH TRISTER

Posted on 04/07/2020 6:28:10 AM PDT by tomkat

.. Kaline, the Hall of Fame outfielder who played his entire 22-season career for Detroit, died Monday at his home in Michigan. “Mr. Tiger” — as he was affectionately known — was 85 ..

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We lived in MI for a time when I was a kid, and a neighbor took me to see the Tigers vs Yankees in Detroit. It was Al Kaline, Norm Cash, et al for the Tigers, and Roger Maris, Mickey Mantly, et al for the Yanks.

Don't remember who won, but it was a magical day.

Have many chores to get done today so won't be here to comment much, but wanted to post this in case others haven't heard about Al's passing.

By all accounts he was a true credit to the game and a fine example to kids of all ages.

RIP Mr. Tiger

1 posted on 04/07/2020 6:28:10 AM PDT by tomkat
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Mantly Mantle

(more coffee needed)

2 posted on 04/07/2020 6:29:34 AM PDT by tomkat
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R.I.P. Al

When I was growing up in CNY my favorite bat was a 32 Al Kaline.


3 posted on 04/07/2020 6:31:00 AM PDT by exPBRrat (.)
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My favorite bat was a “Kuen” 34 inch. I don’t even know who he was but the bat was a little fat.

Al Kaline was my favorite player. Always count on him to come through in the clutch.


4 posted on 04/07/2020 6:35:01 AM PDT by yarddog ( For I am persuaded.)
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Long thread also here:

Al Kaline

RIP Al Kaline.

5 posted on 04/07/2020 6:43:43 AM PDT by Rummyfan (In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man. Support Israel.)
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Al Kaline was a great player. Saw him play in Memorial Stadium many times.


6 posted on 04/07/2020 6:43:49 AM PDT by OrioleFan (Republicans believe every day is July 4th, Democrats believe every day is April 15th.for corruptiion)
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One of the all-time greats who brought class and excitement to baseball. I wasn’t the best hitter, but my go-to bat was an Al Kaline 34.


7 posted on 04/07/2020 6:43:56 AM PDT by ManHunter (You can run, but you'll only die tired... Army snipers: Reach out and touch someone)
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My favorite bat was a “Kuen” 34 inch. I don’t even know who he was but the bat was a little fat.

Harvey Kuen? Who later went on to manage the Brewers....

8 posted on 04/07/2020 6:44:56 AM PDT by Rummyfan (In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man. Support Israel.)
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Dang, searched in ‘Sports’ with no hits.
Oh well . . .


9 posted on 04/07/2020 6:46:05 AM PDT by tomkat
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When I was a kid my mom would get steel cans of “Al Kaline” potato chips.


10 posted on 04/07/2020 6:46:48 AM PDT by wastoute (Government cannot redistribute wealth. Government can only redistribute poverty.)
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11 posted on 04/07/2020 6:49:48 AM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn....)
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Thanks for that 'card'   < saved! >
12 posted on 04/07/2020 6:52:12 AM PDT by tomkat
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More blood on the hands of Donald Trump! (/Democrat)


13 posted on 04/07/2020 6:52:17 AM PDT by 17th Miss Regt
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That is probably him. His bat was thicker in the handle area than most.


14 posted on 04/07/2020 6:54:37 AM PDT by yarddog ( For I am persuaded.)
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I followed Norm Cash ...what a cool name!


15 posted on 04/07/2020 6:58:09 AM PDT by dennisw
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IIRC: Broke into the Bigs at 18, never played in the minors. Class guy.


16 posted on 04/07/2020 6:58:38 AM PDT by Michael.SF. (Youth, speed and energy can always be overcome with experience and treachery.)
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Harvey Kuen? Who later went on to manage the Brewers....

That would be Harvey Kuehn, who was also a member of the 1962 San Francisco Giants. My dad took me to my first Giants game that year, when I was 8, it was a great year for the Giants.

I always respected Al Kaline, he was a great player in every sense of the word.

17 posted on 04/07/2020 6:59:03 AM PDT by Night Hides Not (Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! Remember Gonzales! Come and Take It!)
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RIP

I liked his batteries.


18 posted on 04/07/2020 6:59:36 AM PDT by Larry Lucido
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Whenever I see a package of ALKALINE batteries at the supermarket checkout, it always puts a smile on my face.


19 posted on 04/07/2020 7:01:35 AM PDT by equaviator (There's nothing like the universe to bring you down to earth.)
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One of the classiest guys to ever play the game.....

Justin Verlander was interviewed by a local station and he said the first time he ever met Kaline he called him "Mr. Kaline.

Kaline responded "Mr. Kaline is my dad, just call me Al.

Verlander said he had too much respect for him to call him Al so he always addressed him as Mr. K......

20 posted on 04/07/2020 7:03:36 AM PDT by Hot Tabasco (How did I survive the Swine flu and the killer flu of 2017-18 without govt. help?)
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