Tom Brookens: timeline

Born: August 10, 1953

1975: Drafted by Detroit Tigers

Debut: July 10, 1979 (Tigers)

1980: Started a triple play against Milwaukee & went   5-for-5 with a home run and triple

1984: Tigers won World Series

1985: Caught his first pro game…went 5 innings in Detroit’s 15 inning win

1987: Tigers win AL East

1989: Signed with Yankees

1990: Signed with Indians

1990: Retired

2005-08: Minor League Manager

2009-present: Tiger coach

Accomplishments:

1984 World Champion

.246 Average

477 runs

950 hits

34 doubles (1985)

71 home runs

431 RBI

10+ steals: 5x

86 stolen bases

.663 OPS

1418 TB

Postseason: 0-for-18 (3 series)