The Tigers asked him to become their skipper in the middle of the 1952 season , even though he was only 32 and was still an active pitcher .
After arm woes short - circuited his effectiveness , Hutchinson carried his competitiveness over to managing .
The Tigers asked Hutchinson to become their skipper in the middle of the 1952 season , even though Hutchinson was only 32 and was still an active pitcher .
After arm woes short - circuited his effectiveness , Hutchinson carried his competitiveness over to managing .