Today is a sad day for Tigers fans as the beloved George kell passed away at age 86. Kell's connection to the Tigers spanned six decades starting in 1946 and continuing as a broadcaster on both radio and television from 1959 to 1996.
Kell played 15 years (1943-1957) for five Major League teams including the Tigers from 1946-1952. He was a lifetime .306 hitter and a ten time all-star. he had some of his best years with the Tigers including 1949 when he batted a league leading .343. He led the league in both hits and doubles in 1950 and 1951.
Detroit fans remember him best as a broadcaster who spanned generations of Tigers fans. As a Massachusetts fan, I unfortunately did not get to hear him broadcast games. My link to the Tigers was Ernie Harwell. Those who did hear Kell have fond memories:
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Ian
Michael interviewed him two years ago
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
| Team | W | Runs Scored | Runs Allowed | Run differential |
| Chi | 97 | 855 | 671 | 184 |
| Phi | 92 | 799 | 680 | 119 |
| Mil | 90 | 750 | 689 | 61 |
| NY | 89 | 799 | 715 | 84 |
| Hou | 86 | 712 | 743 | -31 |
| StL | 86 | 779 | 725 | 54 |
| Fla | 84 | 770 | 767 | 3 |
| LA | 84 | 700 | 648 | 52 |
| Ari | 82 | 720 | 706 | 14 |
| Cin | 74 | 704 | 800 | -96 |
| Col | 74 | 747 | 822 | -75 |
| Atl | 72 | 753 | 778 | -25 |
| SF | 72 | 640 | 759 | -119 |
| Pit | 67 | 735 | 884 | -149 |
| SD | 63 | 637 | 764 | -127 |
| Was | 59 | 641 | 825 | -184 |
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