Al Kaline Quotes

I was just fortunate I was able to throw when I came back... After Ted Williams ran into a wall (during spring training of 1954), he wasn't able to really throw again.

- Al Kaline

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Switching to the outfield was the best break I ever got. - Al Kaline

I started in for the ball but I just couldn't get it. I should have caught it because I was used to catching everything on the sandlots. But they hit the ball a lot harder in the major leagues and I just couldn't reach the ball this time. - Al Kaline

As the days went on, I didn't mind the games. In fact, I looked forward to them. That was the easiest part of all. I couldn't wait to get to the ballpark I'd be the first one there and I was willing to do anything. I think that's why the veterans liked me. - Al Kaline