Al Greene — American baseball outfielder (Detroit Tigers, 1979)

Al Greene (1954–2014) was an American baseball outfielder who reached the Major Leagues with the Detroit Tigers in 1979. Born and raised in Detroit, he later died in his hometown.

Altar Alfonse "Al" Greene (November 9, 1954 – February 18, 2014) was an American professional baseball player who appeared in the Major Leagues as an outfielder. A native of Detroit, Michigan, Greene is best known for reaching the roster of the Detroit Tigers during the 1979 season and for his connection to his hometown throughout his life.

Overview of career

Greene's professional path followed the typical arc of many ballplayers who progress through lower levels before a major league opportunity. He rose through organized baseball and earned an appearance with a Major League club in 1979, when he joined the Tigers for part of that season in Major League Baseball. Contemporary accounts describe him as a player who worked primarily in the outfield and who contributed as a role player during his time on a big-league roster.

Playing profile and role

As an outfielder, Greene's responsibilities would have included fielding fly balls, covering territory in the outfield, and providing offensive support when called upon. Outfielders in professional baseball are valued for speed, defensive range, and the ability to hit at the plate; Greene's time in organized baseball placed him among those who reached the highest domestic level of the sport.

Personal background and later life

Born and raised in Detroit, Greene remained tied to his community after his playing days. Public records note his birth in 1954 and his death on February 18, 2014, in his hometown at age 59. While his major league tenure was brief, his journey from local youth to a player on an MLB roster is part of Detroit's long baseball history.

Notable facts and context

Full name: Altar Alfonse "Al" Greene.
Position: Outfielder; appeared in the Major Leagues in 1979.
Major team association: Detroit Tigers.
Hometown: Detroit, Michigan.

For additional context about players with brief Major League careers and the structure of professional baseball development, see general resources and databases that capture historical rosters and player records (player profiles, statistical compilations, and local team histories). More on the league and teams can be found through official and archival outlets that document the sport's history and the many players who reached the majors for short periods (baseball resources, outfield roles, and league histories via Major League Baseball references).