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The fourth toe is stretched. No 20-year-old major league player had won a batting title since Ty Cobb in 1907. $77 after 5% discount. The first and third toes overlap the second and the fourth is beginning to overlap the big toe, which has begun to bend to the left. Kaline worked for the Tigers as a front office official until his death in 2020. Horton reached in and cleared Kaline's airway, saving his life. Kaline's ceremonial first pitch was caught by future Detroit Tiger Ivan Rodriguez, who was starting his All-Star debut. [1] In his first full season (1954), he recorded 16 outfield assists, including three in one game (July 7 against the Chicago White Sox). [1][20] Kaline experienced pain in his left foot, the one that had been affected by osteomyelitis as a child, throughout the 1964 season. Several of his relatives played semi-professional baseball, but no one in the family had graduated from high school. 1968 O-Pee-Chee #2 Carl Yastrzemski / Frank Robinson / Al Kaline LL. Batting Leaders. To Detroit fans he was known simply as “Mr. Referred to as a “bonus baby”, Al skipped time in the farm system and joined the team directly from high school, making his debut in late June of 1953 at the age of 18. His batting average dropped to .293 that season. [34] Detroit won those first two games and clinched the AL East pennant. [1] He led the league in outfield assists with 18 in 1956[16] and again in 1958 with 23. Stats (PO,A,G,etc) for C,P,1B,2B,3B,SS,OF positions is taken from the official reported totals and may have been corrected at various times since their publication. Seller 100% positive. Al Kaline was a difference-maker in 1968 World Series. "[57] Kaline's grandson Colin Kaline was selected by the Tigers in the 25th round of the 2007 MLB draft. 6 after the 1953 season ended. A superb defensive outfielder with a strong throwing arm, he also collected 10 Gold Glove awards. The Detroit scout who had tracked him through high school, Ed Katalinas, said "To me he was the prospect that a scout creates in his mind and then prays that someone will come along to fit the pattern." Al Kaline was an 18-times AL All-Star selection, collected 10 Gold Gloves and hit an incredible .379 against the St. Louis Cardinals leading the Tigers to the 1968 World Series title. 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In 1955, he leaped into stardom, winning the batting championship, the youngest champion ever at 20, younger by one day than Ty Cobb. His 67 years with one team was one of the longest tenures in MLB history. 1968 Topps #240 Al Kaline VG+ WRINKLE Hall of Fame Detroit Tigers FREE SHIPPING. Al Kaline 1968 Game by Game Batting Logs Al Kaline appeared in 102 Major League games … I really am. [19] In the 1963 regular season, Kaline hit .312 with 27 home runs and 101 RBIs, finishing second to Elston Howard in the American League's Most Valuable Player Award voting. [7] Kaline had learned to throw a fastball, changeup and curveball by the age of nine. [31][32] Detroit contended all season for the 1972 pennant, trailing the Red Sox by a half-game before a series against them to end the regular season. 1 . [56], Because of his lengthy career and longtime association with the Tigers organization, Kaline's nickname was "Mr. Al Kaline's words from 1968 World Series will live forever: 'I'll never forget it'. Stats (PO,A,G, etc) for LF-CF-RF positions (since 1901) is taken from play-by-play or box score data as available. Compare. 1 . [13], In 1955, at age 20, Kaline ended the season with a .340 batting average, becoming the youngest player ever to win the American League (AL) batting title. [39][40][41] After reaching the milestone, Kaline announced that he would retire. When he returned, the Tigers were in a four-team pennant race, but the team finished a game out of first place. While every effort is made to be as accurate as possible, errors and omissions may occur. Seller 99.9% positive. The stories were flowing. [21], Still in pain the following season, Kaline saw an orthopedic surgeon who prescribed corrective shoes. Free shipping for many products! Al Kaline. Need Help? Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1968 Al Kaline. Free shipping. [53], Kaline was regarded as a well-rounded player by his contemporaries. "[21], In the summer of 1967, the normally calm Kaline broke a bone in his hand when he struck a baseball bat against a bat rack. He played on for two decades, never winning another batting title but finishing in … He was an 18-time All-Star and one-time World Series champion in 1968. [8] He earned all-state honors in baseball all four years. Lot 2 at the best online prices at eBay! He was just the epitome of what a great outfielder is all about – great speed, catches the ball and throws the ball well. PSA CardFacts welcomes the input of knowledgeable collectors and dealers to help improve the PSA CardFacts Condition Census listings. [5] His family was poor. For other uses, see, Gage, Tom. Immediately after retiring from playing, he became the Tigers' TV color commentator, a position he held until 2002. Kaline later said, "I really never thought I would choose an individual thing that happened just to me over a team thing like the World Series. I may miss spring training", Kaline said after his last game on October 3, 1974. Defensively, Kaline finished his career with an overall .987 fielding percentage. [1] For most of his career, Kaline played in the outfield, mainly as a right fielder where he won ten Gold Glove Awards and was known for his strong throwing arm. [37] In March 1973, Kaline won the Roberto Clemente Award in recognition of the honor he brought to baseball on and off the field. But I would have to say this is the biggest thing that has ever happened to me. Al Kaline played 22 years for the Tigers, spent 26 years as an announcer for the team, and was an adviser in the front office since 2001. SOLD. [27] For their victory, Kaline and his teammates each received bonus checks of $10,000 (at a time when Kaline's salary was "about $70,000"). "Tigers 'lifer' Al Kaline stays in background but still commands attention. AL KALINE Detroit Tigers 1969 Home Majestic Throwback Baseball Jersey. Detroit went on to win Game 7 for their first world championship since 1945. He played as a right fielder. Tiger,” a graceful performer during his playing career and a stately gentleman after. 1962). Team: Uniform Numbers: Salary: All-Star: World Series: 1968 Detroit Tigers: 6: $70,000.00-Stats: Al Kaline World Series Stats … In a World Series filled with epic performances and major controversies, Al Kaline produced with his usual quiet consistency. In 1955, Kaline won the American League batting title with a .340 average, making him the youngest player to win the award and beating out fellow Hall of Famers George Kell, Nelson Fox and Mickey Mantle by more than 20 points. His highest season strikeout total came in his final season, with 75. The art on this 1968 Al Kaline Koozie has been custom produced by Vintage Brand. Qty View All. Kaline bypassed Minor League Baseball and joined the Tigers directly from high school as an 18-year-old "bonus baby" signee, receiving $35,000 ($334,459 in 2020 dollars) to sign with the team. [21] Sportswriter Milton Gross described Kaline's deformed foot, saying, "The pinky and middle finger don't touch the ground. [2] He was selected to 18 All-Star Games, including selections each year between 1955 and 1967. The 1968 World Series was the championship series of Major League Baseball's (MLB) 1968 season.The 65th edition of the World Series, it was a best-of-seven playoff between American League (AL) champion Detroit Tigers and the National League (NL) champion (and defending World Series champion) St. Louis Cardinals.The Tigers won in seven games for their first championship since 1945, … Final Bid: Sign In. Former Detroit Tigers outfielder and baseball Hall-of-Famer Al Kaline looks on and smiles during a Q & A session to honor the 50th anniversary of the 1968 … 1968 Detroit Free Press Bubblegumless Detroit Tigers #8 Al Kaline. Feb 14, 2021 # Bids: 25. [10][11] The Detroit scout who had tracked him through high school, Ed Katalinas, said "To me he was the prospect that a scout creates in his mind and then prays that someone will come along to fit the pattern. I don't think I'll miss it. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1980, his first time on the ballot. Tiger” and he remains one of the most beloved sports figures in Detroit’s history. [1][14] He also finished second to Yogi Berra in the American League's 1955 Most Valuable Player Award voting. [18], In 1961, Kaline hit .324 to finish second in the AL batting race (behind teammate Norm Cash). [24] Starting in 2003, Kaline served as a special assistant to Tigers President/CEO/General Manager Dave Dombrowski,[24] and his duties included coaching/mentoring outfielders during spring training. #9 Al Kaline - 1968 Topps Posters. $199.99. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1953 and 1974 for the Detroit Tigers. He was signed by Tiger scout (later an executive) Ed Katalinas for a reported $25,000, who told the front office that he was a better player than the starting outfield they had. Baseball Hall of Famer Al Kaline, who patrolled right field for the Detroit Tigers from 1953-1974 and helped lead the team to victory in the 1968 World Series, died Monday afternoon at … When he tried out for the baseball team, there was no room on the pitching staff so Kaline moved to the outfield. [58] The team drafted him again in the 2011 MLB draft, this time in the 26th round. Albert William Kaline (December 19, 1934-April 6, 2020) was the third recipient of the Roberto Clemente Award honoring the players who best “exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual’s contribution to his team.” Kaline was a fixture in the Detroit Tigers (1953-1974) line-up for 22 seasons, earning him the nickname “Mr. After his playing career, Kaline lived in the Detroit area, also maintaining a house in Florida, and he remained active within the Tigers organization, serving first as a color commentator on the team's television broadcasts (1975–2002) mostly with play by play announcer and former Tiger and fellow Hall of Famer George Kell, and then later as a consultant to the team. [33] Kaline batted eight times in two games, registering five hits and three runs scored. Kaline had two hits, two runs scored and three RBI in the Tigers' 10-run third inning of Game 6. [3][46] He was named on 340 of the 385 ballots (88.3%) cast by sportswriters. He played in the low minor leagues with the Detroit organization in 2011–12. Al Kaline of the Detroit Tigers circa 1968 in Detroit, Michigan. [1][3], Near the end of his career, Kaline also played as first baseman and, in his last season, was the Tigers' designated hitter. +$9.99 shipping. Certification numbers appear in the lower right of the encapsulated label or on the oval DNA sticker. Al Kaline Stats, Fantasy & News. He retired soon after reaching the 3,000 hit milestone. [55] Former Tigers teammate Willie Horton also holds this position, and the two threw out the first pitch of the 2006 World Series at Comerica Park. He missed 57 games due to the injury and Detroit was unable to seriously compete for a pennant due to his absence. He is, was, and always will be, Mr. Detroit Tigers! [7] Kaline said that he was a poor student but that he was well liked by his teachers. Kaline and Duke Snider were the only candidates elected by the sportswriters in 1980. During the 1968 World Series, Detroit Tigers right fielder Al Kaline, who died Monday at age 85, penned a daily column for the Free Press. When healthy, Kaline was great in 1962, hitting 29 home runs and driving in 94 runs in only 100 games. [19], By late March 1963, Kaline said that he felt good and he was hitting .373 in 53 spring training at-bats. When he was eight years old, Kaline developed osteomyelitis and had two inches of bone removed from his left foot. Buyers or sellers of a particular card should do their own research to determine the relative importance of that card. - 1968 Topps Game Lot of 5 PSA 5 EX Cards Inc. Al Kaline, Pete Rose. 1968 Bazooka Panels #1 Clete Boyer /Tom Seaver / Maury Wills / Al Kaline / Paul Casanova. [63], This article is about the baseball player. AL Kaline retired with 3,007 hits, 1,622 runs scored, 1,583 RBI, 399 home runs and a .297 career batting average. Baseball Hall of Famer Al Kaline, who patrolled right field for the Detroit Tigers from 1953-1974 and helped lead the team to victory in the 1968 World Series, died Monday afternoon at … In addition, the census of any particular card can and does change as new cards are graded and/or discovered. HALL-OF-FAME Tigers. $17.00. Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) & PSA/DNA are divisions of Collectors Universe, Inc. Get free collecting news from leading hobby professionals, in-depth articles, breaking news, insightful videos & more! Year Team League; 1958: Detroit Tigers: AL: 1959: Detroit Tigers: AL: 1961: Detroit Tigers Excellent - 5 $81.50. Alertly, left fielder Willie Horton rushed over and quickly recognized that Kaline was turning blue. Important hall of famer in PSA 9. Kaline made his 3,000th hit on September 24, 1974, and … One of over 26,000 cards, lots and sets up for bid in our February Auction of 2021. April 23, 2020 by retrosimba. [24] On September 27, 1999, when Detroit played its last game at Tiger Stadium against the Kansas City Royals, Kaline was invited to appear in uniform and present the last lineup card to the umpires. Tigers hold ceremony for Al Kaline before first pitch 1/26/2021 at 7:56 PM 1/26/2021 at 7:56 PM A lineup of the most underrated HOFers [25] In the 1968 World Series, the St. Louis Cardinals won three of the first four games of the series and were leading Game 5 by a score of 3–2 in the seventh inning, when Kaline hit a bases loaded single to drive in two runs. [23] "I'm glad it's over. The entire ten-card census can be viewed by clicking the "more" link at the bottom left of the home page census. See Details. [22] Kaline missed a month of play. Prior to that, Kaline never struck out more than 66 times in a season. Choose Options. The Tigers won 101 games, to date the third-highest win total in team history, but still finished eight games behind a New York Yankees team that was led by the home run heroics of Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle. Aunque Kaline se había perdido dos meses de la temporada de 1968, debido una fractura en un brazo, regresó a la alineación cuando el mánager de los Tigers, Mayo Smith, sentó al shortstop Ray Oyler para traer al jardinero central Mickey Stanley a jugar esa posición y … He did not sign, choosing to play baseball at Florida Southern College. Albert William Kaline (/ ˈ k eɪ l aɪ n / KAY-line; December 19, 1934 – April 6, 2020), nicknamed "Mr. Tiger", was an American professional baseball right fielder who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers. In his only World Series appearance, Kaline hit .379 with two home runs and eight RBIs in seven games. In the 1968 World Series, which Detroit won, Kaline batted.379, with eight runs batted in (RBIs). For 1968 Detroit Tigers championship teammates, Al Kaline was 'the guy'. [1] Kaline also holds Tiger career records for games played (2,834), walks (1,277), and sacrifice flies (104). [59], Kaline married his high school sweetheart, Madge Louise Hamilton, in 1954. Al Kaline of the Detroit Tigers circa 1968 in Detroit, Michigan. He did so along with George Brett, the Kansas City Royals' great and eventual Hall of Famer. IMPORTANT NOTE: The PSA CardFacts Condition Census is a work-in-progress and should only be used as a guide. The 1993 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was dedicated to Kaline on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of his hometown's only other Midsummer Classic. Al Kaline's number 6 was retired by the Detroit Tigers in 1980. A half-century after the Tigers' 1968 World Series title, Al Kaline, Willie Horton and Jim Price had memories clear enough that it sounded like last season.Though Monday's news conference at Comerica Park was mainly … For 22 consecutive seasons in the 1950s, 1960s, and early 1970s, Al Kaline was a rock of consistency in the middle of the lineup, belting 399 Home Runs, 1,583 RBI, and 3,007 hits - every last one in the timeless Tigers uniform! $77 after 5% discount. Make Offer. AL Kaline retired with 3,007 hits, 1,622 runs scored, 1,583 RBI, 399 home runs and a .297 career batting average. Al Kaline was a teen phenom from Baltimore, MD who became the regular right fielder for the Detroit Tigers in 1954 at age 19. By default, each of the ten finest cards will be shown on a single line in the Condition Census grid. [51][52], Cherry Street, which ran behind the left-field stands at Tiger Stadium, was renamed Kaline Drive in his honor in 1970. $179.95. "[47], Kaline was honored by the Tigers as the first of their players to have his uniform number (6) retired. In a game at Milwaukee's County Stadium on May 30, against the Milwaukee Brewers, Kaline collided with center fielder Jim Northrup as they both pursued a fly ball. The fella who could do everything is Al Kaline. [35][36] They lost the 1972 American League Championship Series to the Oakland Athletics that year after Reggie Jackson stole home in the final game of the series. "[3] Manager Billy Martin once said, "I have always referred to Al Kaline as 'Mister Perfection'. [26] The Tigers won that game, and then won Game 6 in a blowout. [8], Kaline attended Baltimore's Southern High School, where he starred in basketball and also played football until he sustained a cheek injury. Kaline began the 1962 season hitting .345 with 13 home runs and 38 RBIs in 35 games. He had two sons, Mark Albert Kaline (b. August 21, 1957) and Michael Keith Kaline (b. Among position players, Kaline ranks 29th all-time (15th among outfielders) in Wins Against Replacement (WAR) with a career rating of 92.8.[44]. Al Kaline was a difference-maker in 1968 World Series April 23, 2020 by retrosimba In a World Series filled with epic performances and major controversies, Al Kaline produced with his usual quiet consistency. AL Kaline retired with 3,007 hits, 1,622 runs scored, 1,583 RBI, 399 home runs and a.297 career batting average. Albert William Kaline (/ˈkeɪlaɪn/ KAY-line; December 19, 1934 – April 6, 2020), nicknamed "Mr. Tiger", was an American professional baseball right fielder who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers. [48] Versatile and well-rounded, he won ten Gold Glove Awards (1957–59 and 1961–67) for excellence in the field and appeared in the All-Star game 15 times (1955–67, 1971, 1974). Al Kaline World Series Miscellaneous Items of Interest. [23] Kaline missed two months of the 1968 season with a broken arm, but he returned to the lineup when Tiger manager Mayo Smith benched shortstop Ray Oyler and sent center fielder Mickey Stanley to play shortstop to make room for Kaline in the outfield. Qty View All. Albert William Kaline (December 19, 1934 – April 6, 2020), nicknamed " Mr. Tiger ", was an American baseball player. Al Kaline - 1968 Detroit Tigers Baseball World Series Ring WITH Wooden Box CollectThatBling. [60] Michael played college baseball at Miami University and is the father of Colin Kaline, who had a short Minor League career and was a college coach. [38], On September 24, 1974, Kaline became the 12th player in MLB history to reach the 3,000 hit milestone, when he hit a double off the Orioles' Dave McNally. "[12], He made his major league debut on June 25, 1953 in Philadelphia as a late-inning replacement for outfielder Jim Delsing. [24] ESPN later called Smith's move one of the ten greatest coaching decisions of the century. In 1971 he played the entire season without an error during a streak of 242 consecutive errorless games. HALL-OF-FAME Tigers. Albert William Kaline was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1980. He does it all – hitting, fielding, running, throwing – and he does it with that extra touch of brilliancy that marks him as a super ballplayer... Al fits in anywhere, at any position in the lineup and any spot in the batting order."[54]. 1968 Bazooka #NNO Al Kaline. Baltimore Orioles third baseman Brooks Robinson said of him, "There have been a lot of great defensive players. [1] He batted over .300 nine times in his career to finish with a lifetime batting average of .297 and hit 25-or-more home runs seven times in his career. [24] Kaline continued in his assistant role until his death in 2020. [42], Kaline finished his career with 3,007 hits (currently 31st on the all-time list), 498 doubles, 75 triples, 399 home runs (a Tigers record and currently 58th on the all-time list), 1,622 runs scored, 1,277 bases on balls, and 1,582 RBIs (currently 44th on the all-time list). 1968 Topps Al Kaline #240 PSA 9 MINT Lot #: 4170. AL KALINE Detroit Tigers 1972 Away Majestic Throwback Baseball Jersey. Perfection'" at the, American League Outfielder Gold Glove Award, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Al_Kaline&oldid=1016344837, Major League Baseball players with retired numbers, Articles with dead external links from September 2012, Short description is different from Wikidata, Wikipedia articles with SNAC-ID identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 6 April 2021, at 17:43. [4], Kaline was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Naomi (Morgan) and Nicholas Kaline. He missed several games in 1959 after he was hit by a thrown ball and sustained a fracture in his cheekbone. Al Kaline. $25.00 1h 55m. Excellent - 5 $81.50. Kaline wore number 25 during his rookie campaign, but asked teammate Pat Mullin for his No. 1973 Topps #280 Al Kaline PSA 8 NM-MT *NICE CARD*. The second and third are shortened. If more than ten cards are tied for the top ten positions, then cards may be grouped by position into a single line in the grid. Albert William Kaline (born December 19, 1934 in Baltimore, Maryland) is a former Major League Baseball player. The PSA CardFacts Condition Census lists the ten finest PSA-graded examples of a particular card. [29][30], After hitting .294 in 1971, Kaline became the first Tiger to sign a $100,000 ($631,306 in today's dollars) contract. His steady professionalism calmed, not tamed, the Tigers and inspired them to overtake the defending champion Cardinals. [6] The surgery left him with scarring and permanent deformity, but he was an outstanding pitcher in youth baseball. [9], Kaline bypassed Minor League Baseball and joined the Tigers directly from high school as an 18-year-old "bonus baby" signee, receiving $35,000 ($334,459 in 2020 dollars) to sign with the team. [17] Kaline was out for several games in 1958 after he was hit by a pitch. Kaline fell to the warning track injured. #9 Al Kaline - 1968 Topps Posters. Bill Freehan Willie Horton Al Kaline Mickey Lolich signed 1968 Tigers UD sheet. [15] He was selected to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, the first in a string of consecutive All-Star selections that lasted through 1967. "I feel so much better than I did before, that it's ridiculous", Kaline said by June 1965. The top five in the census are listed on the specific card's "home page." Al Kaline was an 18-times AL All-Star selection, collected 10 Gold Gloves and hit an incredible .379 against the St. Louis Cardinals leading the Tigers to the 1968 World Series title. On May 26 of that season, he sustained a broken collarbone while making a game-ending catch on a ball hit by New York's Elston Howard. 1968 AL Standings, Team and Player Statistics, Leaderboards, Award Winners, Trades, Minor Leagues, Fielding, Batting, Pitching, New Debuts Hall of Famer Al Kaline throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 3 of the 2012 World Series … [1][49] In 1998, Kaline ranked Number 76 on The Sporting News list of the 100 Greatest Baseball Players,[50] and was nominated as a finalist for the Major League Baseball All-Century Team. Kaline was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1980, becoming the tenth player in history to be inducted in his first year of eligibility. [28], In 1970, Kaline was nearly a victim of a freak accident on the baseball field. 1968 Topps Game Lot of 5 PSA 5 EX Cards Inc. Al Kaline, Pete Rose. 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