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Willie Horton is a retired baseball player who was born on October 18, 1942, in Arno, Virginia. He began his professional baseball career in 1961 at the age of 18 when he signed with the Detroit Tigers. Horton spent the majority of his career with the Tigers, playing with them for 15 seasons. He also spent brief stints with the Texas Rangers and Cleveland Indians before retiring in 1980. Over his career, Horton was known for his powerful hitting, strong arm, and exceptional outfield abilities. More about Willie Horton
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Outside of baseball, Horton was dedicated to social justice issues and worked to improve the lives of children in Detroit. He started the Willie Horton Foundation, which helped provide education and athletic opportunities for underserved youth. In 1982, he became a national figure in politics when his name was used in a controversial ad during the reelection campaign of President Ronald Reagan, known as the "Willie Horton ad." Despite this, Horton remained committed to his community and baseball, and his legacy as a player and humanitarian continues to inspire to this day.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Willie Horton (Detroit Tigers Al Kaline Willie Horton Autographed Baseball Official League) was sold in March 2018 for $416.77 while the cheapest item (WILLIE HORTON DETROIT TIGERS SIGNED 8X10 PHOTO COA 1) found a new owner for $0.06 in December 2009. The month with the most items sold (20) was January 2008 with an average selling price of $10.50 for an autographed item of Willie Horton. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in November 2017 with $53.26 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was June 2019. In average, an autographed item from Willie Horton is worth $10.99.
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Willie Horton ploy is losing its effectiveness (12/10/14): In 1986, a black Massachusetts prisoner serving life for murder brutalized a Maryland couple during ...
WILLIE HORTON II? Dems claim 'race-baiting' over ad on black murderer (10/20/14): Democrats are accusing Republicans of “race-baiting” for running an ad in a Nebraska House race that highlights the case of a black convict who murdered four people within weeks of being released from prison.
Nebraska GOP ad may be 'Willie Horton' of 2014 (10/17/14): The National Republican Congressional Campaign Committee released a tough ad Friday that links the Democratic challenger in a competitive House race in Nebraska to a convicted serial killer. The ad, which comes weeks before voters will decide the fate...
GOP airs Willie Horton-type commercial criticizing Nebraska Democrat in House ra (10/17/14): WASHINGTON — Republicans are airing an ad linking a Nebraska Democrat to a convicted murderer in a commercial echoing the Willie Horton spot of the 1988 presidential race.
GOP airs Willie Horton-type ad against Democrat (10/17/14): WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are airing an ad linking a Nebraska Democrat to a convicted murderer in a commercial echoing the Willie Horton spot of the 1988 presidential race.
Older News Stories about Willie Horton
Nebraska GOP ad may be 'Willie Horton' of 2014 (10/2014): The National Republican Congressional Campaign Committee released a tough ad Friday that links the Democratic challenger in a competitive House race in Nebraska to a convicted serial killer. The ad, which comes weeks before voters will decide the fate...
The Last of the Willie Horton Ads? (09/2014): The spectacular failure of incumbent Alaska Sen. Mark Begich to use a "Willie Horton-style ad" (it's being called that) would almost be amusing for this veteran of the real Willie Horton ad were it not so pitiful on so many levels.
Youth baseball challenge at Comerica Park features Willie Horton (07/2014): Hundreds of youngsters from throughout metro Detroit gather at the Tigers' home field for the 13th anniversary Willie Horton's Batting for Kids baseball challenge.
RGA Goes All Willie Horton on Sheheen (04/2014): The Republican Governor’s Association has produced a doozy of an attack ad targeting Sen. Vincent Sheheen, who is running again for governor against Nikki Haley.
Tigers great Willie Horton to appear at Freep Film Festival (03/2014): He'll take fan questions and talk about his time with the Tigers in an appearance before the film 'Stealing Home: At the Corner with the Navin Field Grounds Crew.'
Tigers great Willie Horton glad to be alive and in Lakeland (02/2014): Reporting days aren't much any more at spring training. Most of the players have been here for days, anyway. But there was a former Tiger who sat at his locker all the same with a smile of immense appreciation on his face.
Registration for annual Willie Horton's Batting for kids is now open (06/2013): OAKLAND COUNTY
Tigers great Willie Horton OK after lengthy surgery on neck (04/2013): Horton, 70, had bone spurs removed from his neck and spine area. The former Tigers outfielder, who now works as a special assistant to Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski, will undergo rehabilitation in the coming weeks and months.
Willie Horton to throw first pitch for Tigers' home opener next week (03/2013): The Detroit Tigers announced today that Willie Horton will throw the first pitch before their home opener April 5 against the New York Yankees.
Tigers' Willie Horton remembers 1968 Series (10/2012): Willie Horton, shown here in 2003, was a Tigers hero during the 1968 Series. / File photo SAN FRANCISCO -- Detroit Tigers great Willie Horton was so nervous Wednesday, he woke up in his downtown San Francisco hotel room at 4:30 in the morning and couldn't go back to sleep.
Detroit Tigers legend Willie Horton wants to help Crim Fitness Foundation give b (08/2012): Former Detroit Tigers player Willie Horton served as a special guest Friday for the 36th annual Crim Festival of Races in downtown Flint. 
Joe Klein On Morning Joe: Obama Bain Attacks Echo Lee Atwater’s Willie Horton Sm (07/2012): The Morning Joe panel had a (series of) spirited debates Monday morning over a couple of new terms we might be seeing more of as the election continues: Political "paint jobs" and "SwiftBaining." Two new squares to add to your bingo cards, right beside "War on..." and "DogGate."
Terry Foster: Willie Horton made special impact (02/2012): Willie Horton, the former Tigers slugger and currently a member of the team's front office, was a hero for his playing ability and his influence. He not only produced towering home runs, he embraced his community.
Former Detroit Tiger Willie Horton To Receive Abner Doubleday Patriot Player Awa (11/2011): The National Infantry Museum in Columbus, Georgia is handing out a big honor to a former Tiger great.
“Willie Horton Day” To Be Celebrated On Tuesday, October 18 (10/2011): For the eighth consecutive year, the state of Michigan will recognize one man's ability to overcome obstacles and achieve a lifetime of success when "Willie Horton Day" is celebrated on Tuesday, October 18.