Al Kaline makes his major league debut for the Detroit Tigers

Al Kaline makes his major league debut for the Detroit Tigers

    On June 25, 1953, future Hall of Famer Al Kaline makes his major league debut for the Detroit Tigers. The 18-year-old outfielder comes in for defense, replacing Jim Delsing in center field.  Kaline will fly to center field in his first at-bat in the 9th inning off Harry Bryd. Kaline will remain in…

White Sox manager Paul Richards uses five first basemen in beating the Yankees, 4 – 2. He brings in Harry Dorish to face two batters, moving Billy Pierce to 1B. The Sox 3-game sweep still leaves New York nine games up on the Indians and 9 1/2 on Chicago.

On June 25, 1953 White Sox manager Paul Richards uses five first basemen in beating the Yankees, 4 – 2. He brings in Harry Dorish to face two batters, moving Billy Pierce to 1B. The Sox 3-game sweep still leaves New York nine games up on the Indians and 9 1/2 on Chicago.   Source Baseball Reference June 25