Who is the American former professional baseball shortstop, manager and coach who played over a decade with the Detroit Tigers and achieved the longest running "double play" combination in the major league history?
Lou Whitaker Louis Rodman Whitaker Jr. (born May 12, 1957), nicknamed "Sweet Lou", is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) player. Whitaker was a second baseman for the Detroit Tigers from 1977 to 1995. Along with teammate Alan Trammell, Whitaker was part of the longest running "double play" combination in major league history.
Lance Parrish Lance Michael Parrish, aka "Big Wheel" (born June 15, 1956), is an American former professional baseball player, and is currently the manager of the Erie SeaWolves. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the Detroit Tigers (1977–1986), Philadelphia Phillies (1987–1988), California Angels (1989–1992), Seattle Mariners (1992), Cleveland Indians (1993), Pittsburgh Pirates (1994), and the Toronto Blue Jays (1995). He was regarded as one of the best catchers in the 1980s, for both his offensive and defensive play.