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Lou Whitaker

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American former professional baseball player

United StatesBorn 1957 · age 69
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, nicknamed "Sweet Lou", is an American former professional baseball second baseman. Whitaker spent his entire career with the Detroit Tigers. From 1977 to 1995, he appeared in 2,390 games for the Tigers, third most in franchise history behind Ty Cobb and Al Kaline.

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Whitaker bats at Tiger Stadium in 1981Whitaker bats at Tiger Stadium in 1981Whitaker takes a lead off first base during a 1991 game at Cleveland StadiumWhitaker takes a lead off first base during a 1991 game at Cleveland StadiumLou Whitaker's number 1 was retired by the Detroit Tigers in 2022.Lou Whitaker's number 1 was retired by the Detroit Tigers in 2022.

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Rawlings Gold Glove Award

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Louis Rodman Whitaker Jr., nicknamed "Sweet Lou", is an American former professional baseball second baseman. Whitaker spent his entire career with the Detroit Tigers. From 1977 to 1995, he appeared in 2,390 games for the Tigers, third most in franchise history behind Ty Cobb and Al Kaline. He helped the Tigers win the 1984 World Series, was selected as an American League All-Star five consecutive years (1983-1987) and won four Silver Slugger Awards and three Gold Glove Awards (1983-1985). The Tigers retired his No. 1 jersey in August 2022.

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Born 1957 · age 69
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