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About Lou Whitaker
The 5-time All-Star player spent his over fifteen-year baseball career playing for the Detroit Tigers. He recorded a batting average of .276 and over 240 home runs.
Education
He studied at Martinsville High School in Virginia.
Career
Whitaker made his first Major League Baseball (MLB) appearance for the Detroit Tigers on September 9, 1977. He played in more than 10 games by the close of the 1977 season and won the American League Rookie of the Year Award. He also received his first of five selections to the American League All-Star Team. By the close of the 1983 season, he was the recipient of several awards, including Tiger of the Year Award by the Detroit Chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America. He made his last MLB appearance on October 1, 1995.
Honors
He was the winner of the World Series Championship in 1984 and was named American League Rookie of the Year in 1978. He also received the Gold Glove Award three consecutive times – in 1983, 1984, and 1985.
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F.A.Q. about Lou Whitaker
When is his birthday?
Lou Whitaker's birthday is on May 12, 1957.
In how many days is his birthday?
Lou's birthday is in 24 days
How old is he?
He is 66 years old.
Where is Lou from?
He was born in Brooklyn, New York, U.S..