On this day in 1970, Detroit Tiger Al Kaline's life was saved by teammate Willie Horton after a collision on the field. Horton received an award for his quick thinking and bravery.

Kaline's Close Call & Horton's Heroics| May 30

WKAR’s Jamie Paisley presents stories for each day in Michigan history. From name changes to arcane laws, Michigan Minute covers a variety of true tales from the Great Lake State. Subscribe now! Interested in supporting the Michigan Minute? Click <a href="https://bit.ly/michigan-minute-about" data-cms-ai="0">here</a> to donate $20.

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