Rupert Jones: 1984 Detroit Tigers

Born: March 12, 1955

1973: Drafted by Royals

Debut: August 1, 1976 (Royals)

1976: First player selected by Mariners in the expansion draft

1978: Set record with 12 OF putouts vs. Tigers

1978: Had appendectomy which cut his season short

1979: Traded to Yankees

1980: Separated his shoulder hitting a wall

1980: Yanks lose ALCS

1980: Traded to Padres

1984: Signed with Tigers

1984: Hit ball out of Tiger Stadium

1984: Tigers win World Series

1985: Signed with Angels

1986: Angels lose ALCS

1988: Went to minors and later Japan

1989: Retired

Accomplishments:

1984 World Champion

2x All Star

.250

147 HR

579 RBI

.746 OPS

1103 hits

143 Steals

Led league in games: 162 (1979)

109 runs (1979)

34 doubles (1981)

20+ Home Runs: 3x

20+ steals: 2x

33 steals (1979)