Long time Tiger Georg Kell passed away at the age of 86 in his home in Arkansas. George was a Hall of Fame third basemen for the Tigers and was a heck of a player. He edged out Ted Williams for the batting crown in 1949. He rarely struck out and consistently batted over .300.

Kell was a TV broadcaster for the Tigers from 1959 to 1996. He had a slight southern draw and he was a pleasure to listen to with his partner, another Tiger Great – Al Kaline. George was never flashy, but he called a solid game and had some funny sayings for sure.

When I heard George passed I remembered those hot summer nights watching the games with my grandma and listening to Kell and Kaline. I grew up with George Kell calling Tiger games, and what he did for the Tigers as a player and a broadcaster was something I appreciated.

George Kell was a great player, a great announcer and a great Detroit Tiger.