He was my boyhood idol. I saw him play in Tiger Stadium often, had an Al Kaline glove, bat you name it. I larter met him and he was the nicest man you could imagine. My hero.
I remember our coaches in Little League told us outfielders that this was the guy to emulate. He did everything correctly in the field, and he had some pop in that bat!
Al was the LAST player to win Rookie of the year. and a Batting title, in the same year of course. that's very difficult thing to do for 25-year-old. Al did it at 20.
I knew he was a great player but I was only 8 years old during the 68 world series and al was a bit past his prime and he played in an era of legendary players so al kinda flew under the radar at times but he was a model of high level consistency and I never knew how good he really was until years later
My summer ideal was the Tigers when they had "the K Boys," Kaline and Kuenn. I have never forgiven Tiger GM Bill Dewitt for trading away Harvey Kuenn! Similarly, Cleveland fans never forgave Frank Lane for trading away Rocky Colavito.
Not disregarding the other Tigers greats who came before Al Kaline, but in my humble opinion, he was Mr. Tiger as he spent all 22 seasons with the Tigers. It took him 16 seasons to reach a World Series with Detroit but his Tigers deserved to win as Tigers fans of all ages and backgrounds waited nearly a quarter of a century to see the Tigers win the World Series.
10 minutes of Al Kakine highlights! Wow
Underrated
He was my boyhood idol. I saw him play in Tiger Stadium often, had an Al Kaline glove, bat you name it. I larter met him and he was the nicest man you could imagine. My hero.
My Hero growing up!
Great highlights of the greatest Tiger of our generation!
Simply a great ballplayer.
I remember our coaches in Little League told us outfielders that this was the guy to emulate. He did everything correctly in the field, and he had some pop in that bat!
Al Kaline consummate
Pro did it all - for over 20 yrs-took 68 tiger
To their World Series win
In 68
Al was the LAST player to win Rookie of the year. and a Batting title, in the same year of course. that's very difficult thing to do for 25-year-old. Al did it at 20.
How about more on Al Kaline’s fielding? Tremendous defensive player and throws on spot to get the out.
Great hitter and remarkable fielder. A pleasure to watch.
Kaline's performance in the '68 World Series was exceptional.
My hero as a kid. Always a thrill to see him come to the plate, or make a great play in right field. Mr. Tiger.
I hated that guy when he helped the Tigers win over the St Louis Cardinals in the 1968 WS. What a great player !!!
I knew he was a great player but I was only 8 years old during the 68 world series and al was a bit past his prime and he played in an era of legendary players so al kinda flew under the radar at times but he was a model of high level consistency and I never knew how good he really was until years later
MR TIGER END OF STORY
Sadly the only time I saw him play on TV was in the 68 World Series, due to black outs. It was worth the wait.
My summer ideal was the Tigers when they had "the K Boys," Kaline and Kuenn. I have never forgiven Tiger GM Bill Dewitt for trading away Harvey Kuenn! Similarly, Cleveland fans never forgave Frank Lane for trading away Rocky Colavito.
My boyhood hero. I always considered him as the Tigers version of Stan Musial (from the Cardinals)
The greatest Detroit Tiger EVER.
Kaline made that throw to Bill Freehan in the tly right to the plate and no bounce 🤨
Ima die hard A`s fan yall tigers fan should have hella more views!
Not disregarding the other Tigers greats who came before Al Kaline, but in my humble opinion, he was Mr. Tiger as he spent all 22 seasons with the Tigers. It took him 16 seasons to reach a World Series with Detroit but his Tigers deserved to win as Tigers fans of all ages and backgrounds waited nearly a quarter of a century to see the Tigers win the World Series.