A second 1960s' All-Star outfielder has passed away in as many weeks.
Al Kaline, who played for the Tigers from 1953 to 1974 passed away on April 6, 2020 at age 85.
Kaline was a rarity, in that he played his entire career for just one team, and also that he never played in the minor leagues.
He was a 15-time All-Star and a 10-time Gold Glove winner. He finished 3rd in the 1954 AL Rookie of the Year balloting, and the following year led the league with a .340 batting average.
Kaline only appeared in one World Series (1968), but it was a good one. He hit .379 with 2 doubles, 2 homers, and 8 RBI as the Tigers beat the Cardinals in 7 games.
Kaline's Baseball-Reference.com page
Detroit Free Press obituary
ESPN obituary
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