Talk:Al Kaline
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[edit] Name
Were Al Kaline's parents chemists or something? How is it that no one ever remarks on his name? Krakatoa 22:01, 5 May 2006 (UTC)
- I grew up in Detroit as a Kaline fan and marvelled at "Al Kaline" batteries. I guess you just had to be there then to hear people remark on it. I mean, how often does anyone who isn't a Tigers fan mention him outside of Cooperstown? --Habap 04:10, 6 May 2006 (UTC)
[edit] NPOV
"With earlier legend Ty Cobb having been more respected and feared than loved, Kaline is the most popular player ever to play for the Tigers, and possibly the most popular athlete in Detroit history."
Can someone find a way to make this more biassed? I certainly can't. Mglovesfun 21:25, 13 September 2006 (UTC)
- How about "Given that Ty Cobb was a racist thug and a walking piece of slime, Kaline is the most popular player . . . ." ? I think that would be even more biased. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Krakatoa (talk • contribs)
- But, MG, it is actually true. Kaline is probably the most revered athlete in Detroit history. It would help if we had a source stating that, but with his long, successful playing career followed by a successful tenure in the broadcast booth, it is hard to imagine an athlete who would surpass his popularity. Cobb had a dark side that was visible to all, while no football, hockey or basketball stars have had his longevity without blemishes. Perhaps if Alan Trammel was still managing the Tigers, he might some day approach it.... --Habap 16:39, 26 July 2007 (UTC)
- Definitely the most popular Tiger given his playing and broadcast careers taken together. (Cobb didn't hang around after his playing days were completed.) Most popular athlete in Detroit sports history? I'd say Gordie Howe and Steve Yzerman are close. Howenstein115 (talk) 20:32, 18 January 2008 (UTC)
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- Don't forget Barry Sanders or Isiah Thomas, who also spent their entire careers in the Motor City. Although for overall greatness, Howe, Yzerman and Kaline are a toss-up.Mdb1370 (talk) 09:22, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
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