 Hosley was originally signed by the Detroit Tigers in 1966, and made it to the majors with them for the first time in 1970.He played in just 14 games for them over two seasons before being sold to the A's prior to the 1973 season.Again, though, Hosley's major league time was minimal, playing in 24 games over two seasons during the A's 1973 and '74 World Championship seasons.