How much is an Al Kaline autographed baseball worth?
A Al Kaline single signed baseball is worth about $50. – $75. A Al Kaline signed Photo is worth about $40.
Who is the oldest living major league baseball player?
George Elder
The Oldest Living Major League Baseball Players
| The Oldest Living Major League Baseball Players The 500 Oldest Major League Baseball Players | ||
|---|---|---|
| # | Name | Age |
| 1. | George Elder | 100 years, 246 days |
| 2. | Eddie Basinski | 99 years, 8 days |
| 3. | Art Schallock | 97 years, 201 days |
When did Al Kaline play for the Detroit Tigers?
Immediately after retiring from playing, he became the Tigers’ TV color commentator, a position he held until 2002. Kaline worked for the Tigers as a front office assistant from 2003 until his death in 2020. Kaline was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Naomi (Morgan) and Nicholas Kaline.
What did Al Kaline do in the 1968 World Series?
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. The Tigers won that game, and then won Game 6 in a blowout.
What was Al Kaline’s batting average in 1962?
Kaline began the 1962 season hitting.345 with 13 home runs and 38 RBIs in 35 games. 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. He missed 57 games due to the injury and Detroit was unable to seriously compete for a pennant due to his absence.
When was Al Kaline elected to the Hall of Fame?
He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1980, his first time on the ballot. Near the end of his career, Kaline also played as first baseman and, in his last season, was the Tigers’ designated hitter.