HOFer # 87: Al Kaline Years Played: 1953-1974 Elected To The HOF: 1980 Best Known For: Being the youngest player in history to win a batting title - 20 years old in 1955. Kaline never spent a day in the minor leagues. He was only the 12 player in history to join the 3000 hit club. Mr. Tiger had a .297 career batting average and was first ballot Hall of Famer. |