1954 Topps Al Kaline (Rookie)
Albert William Kaline
Born: December 19, 1934, Baltimore, Maryland
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Played For: Detroit Tigers (1953-1974)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers: 1980
Biography:
Al Kaline was a model of consistency who excelled with minimum fanfare. Over 22 seasons, the quiet, durable Tigers outfielder accumulated 3,007 hits, 399 home runs, a .297 batting average, 10 Gold Gloves and 15 All-Star team selections. Mr. Tiger won the batting title in 1955, hitting .340 at the age of 20. His reputation as a clutch performer was enhanced by his .379 average against St. Louis in the 1968 World Series.
Born: December 19, 1934, Baltimore, Maryland
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Played For: Detroit Tigers (1953-1974)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers: 1980
Biography:
Al Kaline was a model of consistency who excelled with minimum fanfare. Over 22 seasons, the quiet, durable Tigers outfielder accumulated 3,007 hits, 399 home runs, a .297 batting average, 10 Gold Gloves and 15 All-Star team selections. Mr. Tiger won the batting title in 1955, hitting .340 at the age of 20. His reputation as a clutch performer was enhanced by his .379 average against St. Louis in the 1968 World Series.