June 20 in Oakland Athletics History: Al Kaline drives in the 1,000th run of his major league career (1965)

On June 20, 1965, future Hall of Famer Al Kaline drives in the 1,000th run of his major league career. Kaline’s two RBIs help the Detroit Tigers win their eighth consecutive game. The Tigers defeat the Kansas City Athletics, 12-8…

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