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 Byrd. Kaline will remain in the major leagues through the end of the 1974 season and be elected into the Hall of Fame in 1980.
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