Lou Whitaker

Baseball Player

Birthday May 12, 1957

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Brooklyn, NY

Age 67 years old

#216,089 Most Popular

About

5-time All-Star second baseman who spent his entire 19-year career with the Detroit Tigers. He helped lead the Tigers to a World Series Championship in 1984.

Before Fame

He began playing alongside shortstop Alan Trammell in the minor leagues.

Trivia

He was named American League Rookie of the Year in 1978 and went on to win 3 Gold Glove Awards.

Family Life

He had two children with his wife Crystal.

Associated With

He played for manager Sparky Anderson on the Detroit Tigers.