Chet Lemon, centerfielder of the storied 1984 Tigers, dies at age 70

May 9 2025 by Bless You Boys

 
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The World Series winning outfielder went on to have just as big an impact in youth baseball when his playing days ended.

On Thursday, fans of the Detroit Tigers and baseball fans everywhere, got the sad news that former center fielder Chet Lemon had died at the age of 70. The three-time All-Star played for 16 major league seasons and was a crucial cog in the World Series champion Tigers squad of 1984.

Lemon was initially the first...

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