Al Kaline played his entire 22-year baseball career with the Detroit Tigers, earning the nickname, "Mr. Tiger." For most of his career, Kaline played in the outfield, mainly as a right fielder where he won ten Gold Gloves and was known for his strong throwing arm. He was selected to 18 All-Star Games and was selected as an All-Star each year between 1955 and 1967. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1980.

This Rawlings official Gold Glove baseball was signed in blue by Kaline and inscribed, "10 Gold Gloves." This ball includes a JSA sticker and COA.