It was announced on Monday afternoon that Al Kaline has died. He passed away in his home in Bloomfield Hills at 85 years of age. The cause of death has not yet been made public.
A right fielder, Kaline spent the entirety of his MLB career with the Detroit Tigers from his debut in 193 until his retirement after the 1974 season. He signed his first contract with the team for a mere $35,000, but became one of the greatest to ever suit up wearing the Olde English D.
Yes, Kaline was a force of nature on the field.