Alan Trammell
Baseball player and manager for the Tigers
Born
February 21st, 1958
67 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played shortstop for the Detroit Tigers from 1977 to 1996, contributing to the team during its 1984 World Series championship. Transitioned to coaching and managing, leading the Tigers for part of the 2014 season. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018, recognizing a successful career in Major League Baseball.
Played shortstop for the Detroit Tigers
Won the 1984 World Series with the Tigers
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018
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