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Were Al Kaline's final seasons successful?
In 1971, Al Kaline became the first Tiger to sign a $100,000 contract.
Who did Al Kaline sign with in 1971?
Al Kaline played his entire 22-year baseball career with the Detroit Tigers.
When did Al Kaline sign the $100,000 contract with The Tigers?
After hitting .294 in 1971, Al Kaline became the first Tiger to sign a $100,000 contract.
What was something memorable of Al Kaline's final season?
In 1970, Al Kaline was nearly a victim of a freak accident on the baseball field.
What was something else of significance during  1970 besides Kaline being nearly a victim of a freak accident on the baseball field?
On September 24, 1974, Al Kaline became the 12th player in MLB history to reach the 3000 hit plateau, when he hit a double off the Orioles' Dave McNally.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this Al Kaline article besides Kaline becoming the 12th player in MLB history to reach the 3000 hit plateau?
After reaching the milestone, Al Kaline announced that he would retire.

Question: What were his plans after his final season?
Self-contained rewrite: What were Al Kaline's plans after his final season?