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Detroit Tigers' oldest alum Charlie Maxwell, a Michigan native, dies at 97

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PAW PAW, Mich. (WOOD) — Southwest Michigan native and former Detroit Tiger Charlie Maxwell has died at the age of 97. Maxwell, who called Paw Paw home, died Friday, according to his online obituary. "We are saddened by the passing of former Tigers outfielder Charlie Maxwell and share our condolences with his family and loved ones," the Tigers said in a social media post. "(A)t 97 years old, (Maxwell) was our oldest living alum." Born April 8, 19…

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Charlie Maxwell, Who Hit Homers in 4 Consecutive At-Bats, Dies at 97

Charlie Maxwell, a two-time All-Star outfielder who tied a major league record in May 1959 he hit home runs in four successive official at-bats while playing for the Detroit Tigers. died on Friday in Paw Paw, Mich. He was 97. . His death was announced by the Adams Funeral Home of Paw Paw. Maxwell, a left-handed batter, was listed at just 5 feet 11 inches and 185 pounds, but he drew on his powerful arms and strong wrists to hit 148 home runs and …

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Detroit Tigers' oldest alum Charlie Maxwell, a Michigan native, dies at 97

PAW PAW, Mich. (WOOD) — Southwest Michigan native and former Detroit Tiger Charlie Maxwell has died at the age of 97. Maxwell, who called Paw Paw home, died Friday, according to his online obituary. "We are saddened by the passing of former Tigers outfielder Charlie Maxwell and share our condolences with his family and loved ones," the Tigers said in a social media post. "(A)t 97 years old, (Maxwell) was our oldest living alum." Born April 8, 19…

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Four Straight Homers, Then a Lifetime of Quiet heartbreak for Tigers Star

Charlie Maxwell, a dynamic figure in baseball history, left an indelible mark on the game, particularly during his time with the Detroit Tigers. A left-handed slugger known for his robust arms and resilient wrists, Maxwell’s prowess at the plate was never more evident than on a memorable day in May 1959. Facing off against the Yankees, Maxwell etched his name into the record books by smashing home runs in four consecutive official at-bats, a fea…

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Charlie Maxwell Passes Away

Two-time All-Star Charlie Maxwell has passed away, the Tigers announced today. The longtime Detroit outfielder was 97 years old. A lifelong Michigan resident, Maxwell played college ball at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, working primarily as a pitcher during that time. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1945 and spent two years in the military before being discharged and joining the Red Sox minor league system as a pitcher, though h…

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