Lou Whitaker

Lou Whitaker

Louis Rodman Whitaker, Jr. (born May 12, 1957 in Brooklyn, New York) nicknamed Sweet Lou, is a former Major League Baseball player. Whitaker was a second baseman for the Detroit Tigers from 1977 to 1995. Along with teammate Alan Trammell, Whitaker is perhaps best known as half of the longest running "double play" combination in major league history.

Read more about Lou Whitaker:  Professional Playing Career, Hall of Fame Eligibility, Team Records, All-Star Game Incidents

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