Kaline played his entire career, 22 seasons, with the Tigers where he was an All-Star 18 times, won a World Series in 1968 and earned the nickname "Mr. Tiger."
"Baseball
lost a titan today. Anyone who knew Al Kaline would describe his gentle
soul and passion for baseball as an unbelievably powerful combination,
making him one of the most respected players in Major League Baseball
history," said Tigers chairman Christopher Ilitch. "His positive
contributions to the sport will forever be realized by baseball fans
everywhere. The impact of his life is wide-reaching, and he will be
greatly missed by millions in Detroit, the state of Michigan and across
the baseball community."
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