Gates Brown Autographs
Gates Brown was an accomplished baseball player and manager, known for his time with the Detroit Tigers. Born in Crestline, Ohio, in 1939, Brown's baseball career began in 1959 after being signed by the Tigers. He quickly made his way through the minor leagues and made his major league debut in 1963, at the age of 23. Brown played for the Tigers for 13 seasons, primarily as a left fielder and designated hitter. He was a key member of the team's 1968 World Series championship team and was known for his clutch hitting, finishing his career with a .257 batting average, 84 home runs, and 322 RBIs.
After retiring as a player in 1975, Gates Brown remained with the Tigers as a coach and manager. He served as the team's first-base coach from 1976 to 1979 before being named the team's hitting coach from 1980 to 1984. In 1985, he was promoted to interim manager after Sparky Anderson was suspended for a brawl. Brown managed the team for six games, winning one, before Anderson returned. He then returned to his role as hitting coach until 1991. Over the course of his career, Gates Brown was known for his jovial personality and positive attitude, earning him the nickname "Gator" among his friends and teammates.
Gates Brown's contributions to the Detroit Tigers organization were recognized in 1984 when he was inducted into the team's Hall of Fame. He continued to be involved in baseball as a scout and coach for several years before his death in 2013 at the age of 74. Throughout his career, Gates Brown was known for his hard work, dedication, and love of the game, making him a beloved figure among fans and colleagues alike. His accomplishments and legacy continue to be celebrated in the world of baseball.
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Current items with a signature of Gates Brown
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Traded items with a signature of Gates Brown
The most expensive item with a signature of Gates Brown (1970 TOPPS #98 Gates Brown Detroit Tigers Signed Auto 8 PSA3) was sold in May 2025 for $903.99 while the cheapest item (Gates Brown auto signed 1968 Topps card Tigers #583) found a new owner for $0.50 in August 2010. The month with the most items sold (28) was September 2013 with an average selling price of $11.49 for an autographed item of Gates Brown. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in January 2018 with $75.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was December 2009. In average, an autographed item from Gates Brown is worth $8.50.
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Latest News about Gates Brown
John Harbaugh remembers growing up around Gates Brown (03/25/2014): Orlando — There is a lot of Detroit in Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh. He grew up in Ann Arbor, the son of former Michigan assistant Jack Harbaugh, watching and rooting for the Tigers. Ashway: Gates Brown, pinch hitter of renown (10/08/2013): Commenting not available. Login now | Register for an account disclaimer= http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/ encourages readers to interact with one another. We will not edit your comments, but we reserve the right to delete any inappropriate responses. Gates Brown memorial service turns into a celebration of his life (10/07/2013): For 13 major league seasons, all with the Detroit Tigers, William 'Gates' Brown popped off the bench as cold as his favorite beverage, with the game on the line in the late innings, and delivered. Former Tiger Gates Brown's memorial service turns into a celebration of his life (10/06/2013): For 13 major seasons, all with the Tigers, William (Gates) Brown popped off the bench as cold as his favorite beverage, with the game on the line in the late innings, and delivered. Teammates and family members praise former Tiger Gates Brown (10/03/2013): Mickey Stanley stood next to a picture of William James (Gates) Brown, Mickey Lolich, Bill Freehan and himself.
Older News Stories about Gates Brown
Terry Foster: Cheering on Tigers is Gates Brown's medicine (10/2012): Brown was a clutch hitter for the Tigers in the'60s and '70s. In'68, he hit .450 — as a pinch hitter — and led the American League in pinch-hits. But he couldn't break into the lineup. Why?
