"The highest honor a ballplayer can receive is to have a Hall of Famer say, 'He was a great ballplayer.'"

Al Kaline (1934 - 2020)
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About Al Kaline

Al Kaline was an American professional baseball right fielder who played his entire 22-year career for the Detroit Tigers. He was known for his strong throwing arm, excellent fielding skills, and consistent hitting. Kaline was a 18-time All-Star and won 10 Gold Glove Awards. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1980.

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