Albert William "Al" Kaline is a former Major League Baseball right fielder. He is a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Kaline played his entire 22-year baseball career with the Detroit Tigers. Immediately after retiring from playing, he became the Tigers' TV color commentator, a position he held until 2002. Kaline still works for the Tigers as a front office official. Because of his lengthy career and longtime association with the Tigers organization, Kaline's nickname is "Mr. Tiger." For most of his career, Kaline played in the outfield, mainly as a right fielder, where he was known for... his strong throwing arm. Near the end of his career, he also played as first baseman and, in his last season, was the Tigers' designated hitter. Kaline bypassed the minor league system and joined 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. He made his major league debut on June 25, 1953 in Philadelphia as a late-inning replacement for outfielder Jim Delsing. Kaline wore No.
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| Birthdate: | December 19, 1934 |
| Birthplace: | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Age: | 77 |
| Height: | 6' 2" |
| All Positions Played: | Designated hitter, Right fielder, Outfielder |
| Also known as: | Albert William Kaline |