[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 152 (Wednesday, September 27, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S14336]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               TRIBUTE TO LOU WHITAKER AND ALAN TRAMMELL

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to two 
outstanding athletes from my home State of Michigan. They deserve our 
respect not only for their athletic achievements, which are 
considerable, but for their professional conduct and dedication to 
their community.
  In an age when professional athletes move from city to city, it is 
refreshing to talk about these two men. Lou Whitaker and Alan Trammell 
have been the second baseman and shortstop, respectively, for the 
Detroit Tigers for 19 years. They have played in more than 1,915 games 
together. That is more than any other set of teammates in the history 
of the American League.
  We can, and should, admire their achievements on the field. Alan 
Trammell has won four Golden Glove Awards, been selected for the All-
Star game six times, and was voted the Most Valuable Player in the 1984 
World Series. Lou Whitaker was voted American League Rookie of the Year 
in 1978, has won three Golden Glove Awards, and has played on four All-
Star teams. More uniquely, he is one of only two second basemen in 
history to have played in 2,000 games, had over 2,000 hits, and over 
200 homeruns. I expect that Alan Trammell and Lou Whitaker will one day 
be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame for these achievements.
  Even more though, we should admire their dedication and loyalty to a 
team and a town--attributes that seem increasingly scarce today. Since 
1976, they have been a part of Detroit. I have seen many games where 
Tram and Lou have turned the double play that has become their 
hallmark. The amazing thing to consider is the millions of fans in 
Michigan and across the country that have seen that same feat.
  Alan Trammell and Lou Whitaker, through their consistent performance 
and grace, have given something special to the people of our State. For 
that they deserve our admiration and our thanks. They will always have 
a special place in the hearts of millions who have cheered their feats 
on and off the field.

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