Al Kaline

Quick Facts

Full Name	Al Kaline
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 19, 1934(1934-12-19)
Age	90
Date Of Death	Apr 6, 2020 (85 age)
Birthplace	Baltimore
Country	United States
Birth City	Maryland
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Al Kaline Biography

Al Kaline is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on December 19, 1934 in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. 18-time MLB All-Star who played all 22 seasons of his big-league career with the Detroit Tigers, leading the team to a World Series Championship in 1968. He won the 1955 American League batting title and retired with a career .297 average, 3,007 hits and 399 home runs.

He and Ty Cobb are widely considered two of the all-time greatest players in Detroit Tigers history.

He had two children with his wife Louise whom he married in October 1954.

Al Kaline Net Worth

Al Kaline is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Al Kaline 's net worth $500 Thousand. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After being a high school baseball star, he jumped straight to the majors with a hefty signing bonus.

His #6 was retired by the Tigers and he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1980.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Al Kaline height 6 feet 1 inches Al weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Al Kaline Dating?

According to our records, Al Kaline married to Madge Louise Hamilton (m. 1954–2020). As of December 1, 2023, Al Kaline’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Al Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Al Kaline celebrates birthday on December 19 of every year.

Top Facts about Al Kaline

1. Al Kaline played 22 seasons for the Detroit Tigers.
2. He was an 18-time All-Star and won 10 Gold Gloves.
3. Kaline had a career batting average of .297.
4. He hit over 20 home runs in nine different seasons.
5. Kaline was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1980.
6. He was the youngest player to win a batting title (age 20).
7. Kaline served as a Tigers broadcaster after retiring from playing.
8. He passed away on April 6, 2020 at age 85.
9. Kaline’s number (#6) is retired by the Detroit Tigers.
10. He played in two World Series with the Tigers (1968,1972).

Where did Al Kaline grow up?

In 1953, Al Kaline joined the Detroit Tigers as a skinny 18-year old from off the Baltimore sandlots. He’d grown up across the street from a factory where pick-up games were a regular lunch-hour feature. “They were always a man or two short, “he recalled once, “and I’d be standing under the trees.

How much is Al Kaline baseball card worth?

1954 Topps #201 Al Kaline
1964 Topps Giants #12 Al Kaline| $5.53
1965 O-Pee-Chee #130 Al Kaline|
1965 Baseball Hall of Fame Gold Plaque Postcards 1965-2015 #1980 Al Kaline| $2.25
1965 Topps #130 Al Kaline| $20.53

When did Al Kaline get his 3000 hit?

Kaline’s landmark hit came against the Orioles on September 24, 1974 , as he tagged a Dave McNally fastball down the right field line for a double. Hitting #3000 in his home town of Baltimore was especially sweet for the long- time Tiger star, as both of his parents were in attendance at the game.

Did Al Kaline win the Triple Crown?

In 1963 Al Kaline led the team with 27 homers, 101 runs driven in, and a . 312 average. He won his second Tiger Triple Crown in 1967 , when he hit 25 bombs, drove in 78, and batted . 308.

How did Al Kaline break his arm in 1968?

The Red Sox star batted . 326 during that month — and . 321 overall — to capture the honor. A disappointing blow of a different kind occurred in the Tigers’ world championship year of 1968 when a pitch from the Oakland Athletics’ Lew Krause broke a bone in Kaline’s right arm on May 25, sidelining him for five weeks.