- Member of 1968 World Series Champion Detroit Tigers team. Member of 1972 American League Eastern Division Champion Detroit Tigers team.
- 11 time American League All Star (1964-1973, 1975), started 7 times.
- 5 time Gold Glove winner as catcher.
- Catcher for the Detroit Tigers (1961 and 1963-1976).
- Played catcher and first base for the Detroit Tigers (1961-1976).
- Named to 11 American League All Star Teams (1964-1973 and 1975).
- Won 5 American League Gold Glove Awards at Catcher (1965-1969).
- Finished 7th in voting for 1964 American League MVP for leading League in being Hit by Pitch (8) and having .300 Batting Average (156 for 520), 69 Runs, 14 Doubles, 8 Triples, 18 Home Runs, 80 RBI, 5 Stolen Bases, 36 Walks, .350 On-base percentage, .462 Slugging Percentage, 240 Total Bases, 1 Sacrifice Hit, 7 Sacrifice Flies and 3 Intentional Walks in 144 Games.
- Finished 16th in voting for 1966 American League MVP for having .234 Batting Average (115 for 492), 47 Runs, 22 Doubles, 12 Home Runs, 46 RBI, 5 Stolen Bases, 40 Walks, .294 On-base percentage, .352 Slugging Percentage, 173 Total Bases, 7 Sacrifice Hits, 2 Sacrifice Flies and 9 Intentional Walks in 136 Games.
- Finished 3rd in voting for 1967 American League MVP for leading League in being Hit by Pitch (20) and Intentional Walks (15). Also had .282 Batting Average (146 for 517), 66 Runs, 23 Doubles, 1 Triple, 20 Home Runs, 74 RBI, 1 Stolen Base, 73 Walks, .389 On-base percentage, .447 Slugging Percentage, 231 Total Bases, 3 Sacrifice Hits and 5 Sacrifice Flies in 155 Games.
- Inducted into the Michigan Baseball Hall of Fame in 2015 (inaugural class).
- Inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 1982.
- He played baseball and football at the University of Michigan.
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