Verlander has strong case for Cy contention Nov 17, 2009
The Official Site of the Detroit Tigers. Hurler led American League in Ks, tied for tops in wins. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
* Ichiro, Hunter win Gold Gloves for ninth straight year Nov 12, 2009
Hunter and Suzuki are one shy of the AL record for outfielders, shared by Ken Griffey Jr and Hall of Famer Al Kaline. Derek Jeter won his fourth Gold Glove at shortstop, joining New York Yankees teammate and first baseman Mark Teixeira among the AL players honored for fielding excellence. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Jeter, Teixeira among AL's Gold Glove recipients Nov 11, 2009
and Hall of Famer Al Kaline. Hunter receives a $100,000 bonus for winning the Gold Glove, while Suzuki gets $50,000. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Hunter, Ichiro win again » Nov 11, 2009
With nine Gold Gloves apiece, Hunter and Suzuki are one shy of the AL record for outfielders, shared by Ken Griffey Jr. and Hall of Famer Al Kaline. Hunter receives a $100,000 bonus for winning the Gold Glove, while Suzuki gets $50,000. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Torii wins ninth straight Gold Glove Nov 11, 2009
" Hunter claimed his ninth consecutive Gold Glove for fielding excellence on Tuesday, joining the Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki and the Orioles' Adam Jones in the American League outfield. Only Roberto Clemente and Willie Mays (12 each) and Ken Griffey Jr., Andruw Jones and Al Kaline (10 each) have won more for outfield play than Hunter and Ichiro, who also ran his streak to nine consecutive selections. Hunter's first seven Gold Gloves came while he was with the Twins before signing a five-year... (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Granderson named Miller Award winner Oct 31, 2009
DETROIT -- For the first time since Al Kaline, a Tigers player has won one of baseball's annual national awards for community work. Members of the MLB Players Association voted Detroit center fielder Curtis Granderson as this year's winner of the Marvin Miller Man of the Year Award for on- and off-field performance. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Pujols One of Ten Hutch Award Finalists Oct 13, 2009
Mickey Mantle accepted the inaugural award in 1965, with Hall-of-Famers Sandy Koufax, Carl Yastrezemski, Al Kaline and Wille McCovey among those who have received the Award. Joe Torre (1971) and Lou Brock (1979) are former Cardinals among the 44 past winners of the Hutch Award. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Overlooked star on overlooked team Oct 1, 2009
Mickey Mantle and Al Kaline did not quite hit. 300. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
The Braves are still hangin, but Howards still hammerin Sep 19, 2009
361) and Al Kaline was in his youthful prime). Mark Bradley. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Jeter should win his first MVP award Sep 18, 2009
It happened to Duke Snider, Tony Gwynn, Lou Brock, Al Kaline, Wade Boggs and Dave Winfield. During that same period (1965) Minnesota shortstop Zoilo Versalles won the American League MVP despite batting just. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Serena, LeBron, Jordan and Risk-Reward Sep 14, 2009
Joe Dumars, Gordie Howe and Al Kaline all excelled at what they did and they kept it in perspective. I am sure other posters have a similar list. (Slate)
Buchholz helps Red Sox increase wild-card lead Sep 4, 2009
Since 1954, the most runs driven in against Boston during one season is 29, by Detroit Hall of Famer Al Kaline in 1959. Obviously you dont want to lose any series, let alone one like this, but truth be told its one game, Longoria said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
For Tigers, it's all in the family Aug 26, 2009
Al Avila accepted handshakes from those around him and a hug from Tigers great Al Kaline at Comerica Park after his son's first hit. Alex Avila followed with another 2-for-4 showing and his first home run the next night against Minnesota. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Vlad connects on career homer No. 400 Aug 11, 2009
Guerrero became the 45th player in Major League history to reach 400 home runs, passing Andres Galarraga and Al Kaline, who both hit 399. He also became one of nine active big leaguers with 400, joining Carlos Delgado, Jason Giambi, Ken Griffey Jr., Chipper Jones, Manny Ramirez, Alex Rodriguez, Gary Sheffield and Jim Thome. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Career RBI Leaders Aug 10, 2009
Search Local Business Listings. 8/9/2009, 2:30 a.m. PDT. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Tigers games to be shown On Demand Aug 9, 2009
They can also watch a selection of other Tigers programming, including the Tigers Weekly special on the late Mark Fidrych from earlier this season, and past interviews from legends such as Al Kaline and Willie Horton. FSN Detroit and Comcast plan to try to bring in additional content as the season rolls on. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Fox Sports, Comcast Put Detroit Tigers Games On Demand Aug 8, 2009
Also included in the package is a selection of baseball memories featuring broadcasting icon Ernie Harwell; the network's Tigers Weekly special on the late Mark Fidrych; and an installment of FSN Basement: All-Star Edition from 2005, featuring lengthy conversations with Tigers legends Al Kaline and George Kell. Comcast, which serves approximately 70% of the market, is the first MSO to take advantage of the on demand offering, but other systems in the Detroit DMA have the ability to pick up the... (Multichannel News)
AL Central-leading Tigers beat Orioles 7-3 Aug 8, 2009
Avila's father, Al Avila, was hugged by Hall of Famer Al Kaline and congratulated enthusiastically by team president Dave Dombrowski and vice president John Westoff. "Wow," Dombrowski said after sitting back down. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Comcast, FOX Sports Detroit and Detroit Tigers Partner to Deliver Game Telecasts On Demand Aug 8, 2009
Additional content currently available at FOX Sports Detroit: Tigers On Demand includes: a selection of baseball memories featuring broadcasting legend Ernie Harwell; the network's acclaimed "Tigers Weekly" special on the late Mark Fidrych titled 'Remembering the Bird,' in memory of the former Tigers pitching phenom; and an installment of "FSN Basement: All-Star Edition" from 2005 featuring lengthy conversations with Tigers legends Al Kaline and George Kell. Also to be included are episodes of... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Tigers to host Autism Awareness Day Aug 2, 2009
Hall of Famer Al Kaline will join fellow Tigers greats Willie Horton, Mickey Lolich, Gates Brown and Dan Petry as well as former Major Leaguer Rick Leach to meet and greet fans as part of a ticket package offered through the foundation. That event has sold out every year, as it did again quickly this time around. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Stadium seeing an unusual surge of power Jul 28, 2009
A statement released by the GreenJackets said Klesko will make his appearance at Friday's home game, with a portion of ticket sales going to support the Family Y. Klesko will sign autographs before the game, throw out the ceremonial first pitch and contribute to a silent auction that will feature autographed memorabilia from Rollie Fingers, Carlton Fisk, Al Kaline, Bob Feller, Pete Rose, Cal Ripken Jr., Brooks Robinson, Harmon Killebrew and Jim Palmer. GOOD TO BE BAD : The GreenJackets entered... (The Augusta Chronicle)
St. Louis last All-Star game was a scorcher Jul 15, 2009
AL stars included Brooks and Frank Robinson, Al Kaline, Harmon Killebrew, Carl Yastrzemski and Catfish Hunter. Just being in that locker room with those guys was exciting, said the Dodgers Jim Lefebvre, who was a first-time All-Star. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
The art of the catch Jul 7, 2009
It could well be remembering some of the game s best Tony Oliva in Minnesota, Frank Robinson in Baltimore, Al Kaline in Detroit, Hank Aaron in Milwaukee and Atlanta, Roger Maris of the Yankees, among others in right field. They were superb. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Nats take Strasburg No. 1 Jun 19, 2009
Several Hall of Famers were on hand as club representatives, including Al Kaline, Tommy Lasorda and Billy Williams. "We can do more to boost this event," Selig said, "but this is a huge move in the right direction.". (ESPN -- Baseball)
The Thrill Is Gone Dilip Vishwanat/Getty ImagesAlbert Pujols is on pace to hit 55 HRs, which would be the 13th highest total of Bud Selig's reign as commissioner.Home run numbers have long carried a mystique that's unlike any statistic in sports. But thanks to the Selig Era, the wonder behind huge home run seasons is gone, says Joe Posnanski. Jun 18, 2009
I KNOW that from 1996 through 2003 -- just eight seasons -- he hit more home runs than Jim Rice, Dale Murphy, Al Kaline, Johnny Bench, Tony Perez, Joe DiMaggio, Hank Greenberg, Rogers Hornsby and a bunch of other Hall of Famers hit during their entire careers. In fact, he hit more home runs in those eight seasons (408 homers) than Babe Ruth did in his best eight-year stretch (367, 1920-27). (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Lions Notebook: Tight End Depth A Strength Jun 16, 2009
He wore a No. 6 jersey in honor of Al Kaline, whom he met before the game for the first time. "He actually grew up maybe five miles from where I grew up," Schwartz, a Baltimore native, told the Detroit Free Press. (LionsFans.com)
Congressman's letter asks NBA to end age limit Jun 4, 2009
"I don't think it makes any sense. It didn't hurt Al Kaline to go straight to the ," he said, referring to the slugger who broke into baseball at age 18. Cohen noted that athletes in other sports, such as baseball, tennis and golf, don't face such a restriction. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Congressman urges NBA to drop age minimum Jun 4, 2009
"I don't think it makes any sense. It didn't hurt Al Kaline to go straight to the Detroit Tigers,'' he said, referring to the slugger who broke into baseball at age 18. Cohen noted that athletes in other sports, such as baseball, tennis and golf, don't face such a restriction.In the letter, Cohen said the requirement "does far more to serve the financial interests of the universities at which the students play than the educational interests of the students themselves. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Red Sox see how Motor City of Detroit has steered into skid Jun 3, 2009
Hall of Famer Al Kaline, who came up to the Tigers in 1953, said, "People never expected to be worrying about losing jobs, losing homes, or having to return cars. If you were part of GM, that was the place. We used to say that if GM went under, the whole country would go under.". They also said, "What's good for General Motors is good for the country.". (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Kaline filling in for Dickerson on radio May 29, 2009
BALTIMORE -- Now pinch-hitting for the Detroit Tigers, Hall of Famer Al Kaline. With primary radio play-by-play voice Dan Dickerson recovering from surgery on a ruptured right quadriceps tendon, Kaline returned to the broadcast booth Thursday night in his hometown of Baltimore for the first of four games between the Tigers and Orioles. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Kaline, Horton to share Draft duties May 27, 2009
Tigers Hall of Famers Al Kaline and Willie Horton were never drafted, having come up before the Draft began. However, they're the Tigers' shining examples of talent signed and developed in Detroit. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Is Albert Pujols the perfect player? May 19, 2009
-- Close to perfection at their positions: Lou Gehrig, Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan, Robby Alomar, Mike Schmidt, Roberto Clemente (needed only a bit more power), Frank Robinson (with a better glove, he's right at the top), and a man who played brilliantly in the shadow of Mantle and the ever-dominant Yankees, Al Kaline. -- On a level all his own: Jackie Robinson. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Giambi homers twice in loss May 10, 2009
He moved into a three-way tie with Andres Galarraga and Al Kaline for 44th on the all-time home run list. When Giambi hits his next blast, he'll become just the 44th member of baseball's 400 home run club. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Ward has been a diamond Apr 29, 2009
Ward's father grew up watching Al Kaline. When Ward was playing for the Red Wings, with whom he won two Stanley Cups, he was able to arrange for his dad to meet Kaline. (Boston Globe)
A sense (and cents) of disconnectedness Apr 12, 2009
My dad took me to Tiger Stadium in Detroit when I was a kid to enjoy the talent of players like Al Kaline and Harmon Killebrew. For years I watched the hapless Washington Senators try to put together a winning program. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Hall of Fame 3B Kell passes away Mar 29, 2009
" One of those who remembers the way Kell treated people was a young Tigers Minor League catcher and manager named Jim Leyland, who would come over to Major League Spring Training on occasion. "Whenever I'd come over to help out here, or I'd see him over here, he just went out of the way to be [friendly]," said Leyland, the Tigers' current skipper. "He just always went out of his way, him and Al Kaline both, to just be so cordial. I couldn't believe it, really. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
FANTASY CLICKS: Four baseball draft rules you must heed Mar 28, 2009
Growing up in the '80s, I loved listening to Detroit announcers Ernie Harwell and Paul Carey on the radio, of course (especially for the late-night West Coast games); but on the TV side, Kell and Hall of Famer Al Kaline were so iconic that I often planned my entire Friday nights around Tigers games from ages 6 through 14. Kell, a down-home country gentleman with a sweet Southern twang, was a master at delivering game-action quips like "And they're gonna waaaaaaave him in!"; he also had a... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Wakefield: Baseball is his life Mar 13, 2009
To his great surprise, his locker was next to future Hall of Fame Tiger outfielder Al Kaline. His roommate was Tiger great, left-handed pitcher Mickey Lolich. (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)
A-Rod, homeless free agents ... storylines galore as camp nears Feb 13, 2009
Forget Al Kaline -- close your eyes and you can almost see Hank Greenberg whose last year with Detroit was the Tigers' first in Lakeland, 1946. 3. (CBS News)
