Albert William "Al" Kaline, also known as Mr. Tiger, (born December 19, 1934 in Baltimore, Maryland) is a former Major League Baseball player. Kaline was active from 1953 to 1974 and spent his entire career with the Detroit Tigers (hence the nickname "Mr. Tiger"), bypassing the minor league system and joining the team directly from Baltimore's Southern High School as an 18-year-old "bonus baby" signee, receiving $35,000 to sign with the Tigers. For most of his career, Kaline played in the outfield, mainly as a right fielder, where he was known for his strong throwing arm. He once threw out two baserunners at home in the same inning. Near the end of his career, he also played as first baseman and, in his last season, was the Tigers' designated hitter. Kaline wore the #6 for his entire major league playing career.
Detroit Tigers Players
| Player | Position |
| Bunning, Jim
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Pitcher
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| Cabrera, Miguel
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First Base
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| Cobb, Ty
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Outfield
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| Granderson, Curtis
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Center Field
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| Greenberg, Hank
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First Base
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| Kaline, Al
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Outfielder
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| Mathews, Eddie
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Third Base
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| Morris, Jack
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Pitcher
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| Newhouser, Hal
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Pitcher
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| Nokes, Matt
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Catcher
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| Ordonez, Magglio
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Right Field
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| Parrish, Lance
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Catcher
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| Trammell, Alan
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Shortstop
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| Verlander, Justin
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Pitcher
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| Whitaker, Lou
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Second Base
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