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.
Rich Dubee Richard Peter Dubee, Jr. (born October 19, 1957) is the pitching coach for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously coached at the Major League level for the Florida Marlins (now Miami Marlins) and Philadelphia Phillies.