US EditionChet Lemon, key part of Tigers’ 1984 title team, dies at 70
- The former Detroit Tigers outfielder who played a central role in their 1984 World Series victory has passed away at the age of 70 in Florida.
- Lemon had a 16-season MLB career from 1975 to 1990, playing for Chicago and Detroit and battling polycythemia vera, a blood cancer, for decades before his death.
- He made a memorable defensive catch in Game 3 of the 1984 World Series and later founded the Chet Lemon Foundation to support youth baseball and stroke victims.
- Lemon finished with a.273 batting average, 215 home runs, and 884 RBIs, and the Tigers confirmed his death Thursday on X, mourning his impact on and off the field.
- His former teammates praised him as a fierce competitor and great friend, underscoring Lemon's lasting influence as a player, mentor, and community supporter.
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‘Under-Appreciated’ Tigers Great Dies at 70
Chet Lemon, a key part of the 1984 World Series champion Detroit Tigers and “one of the most productive and under-appreciated players of his era,” has died at the age of 70. The team confirmed the news on May 8, sparking a wave of reflection on the life and career of a player who never sought the spotlight—but always earned respect.“The Detroit Tigers join all of baseball in mourning the passing of Chet Lemon,” the team posted. “Our thoughts are…
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