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The 2011 Detroit Tigers Information Guide is a production of the

Detroit Tigers Baseball Media Relations Department

Copyright 2011, Detroit Tigers, Inc.

Vice President, Communications: Ron Colangelo

Editor/Designer: Brian Britten

Assistant Editor/Designer: Rick Thompson

Editing/Layout Assistance:Aileen Villarreal

Special Thanks: Mike Smith, James Orr, Tom Moore and Giovanni Hernandez

Cover Design: Ignite Creative

Photo Credits: Mark Cunningham, Calvin Doctor, Steve Kovich, Joe Ranze,

Bill Sanders, Detroit News, National Baseball Hall of Fame, MLB Photos and Getty Images

Statistical Information: Elias Sports Bureau, STATS LLC, MLBAM and David Vincent

Printing: Johnston Lithograph, Inc., 11334 Hunt Street, Romulus, MI 48174

All information contained in this guide is correct as of January 28, 2011

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

A Tribute to Sparky .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 4History of Tigers RBI Champions ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6TIGERS EXECUTIVES AND FRONT OFFICE

Staff, Front Office Directory ............................................................................................................................................................................... 10Executive Biographies ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 12TIGERS MANAGER AND COACHING STAFF

Manager and Coaches Biographies .................................................................................................................................................................. 44TIGERS PLAYERS

Player Biographies............................................................................................................................................................................................. 55

How the 2011 Tigers Were Built....................................................................................................................................................................... 2112010 TIGERS SEASON REVIEW

Statistics, 2010 Tigers...................................................................................................................................................................................... 214Highs and Lows, 2010 ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 215Day-by-Day Results, 2010 Tigers .................................................................................................................................................................... 216Fielding, 2010 Tigers ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 219Tigers Club Statistics ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 220Transactions, 2010 Tigers................................................................................................................................................................................ 221TIGERS OPPONENTS

American League Opponents .......................................................................................................................................................................... 224National League Opponents ............................................................................................................................................................................ 231Series Sweeps

By Detroit ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 234By Opponents ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 234

TIGERS HISTORY

Year-by-Year Tigers Results ............................................................................................................................................................................ 236Home and Road Records, Tigers All-Time...................................................................................................................................................... 237

National League, Detroit ClubYear-by-Year Results.................................................................................................................................................................................. 237All-Time Roster........................................................................................................................................................................................... 260

Won-Lost Records, by Game Number............................................................................................................................................................. 238Batting

Year-by-Year Statistics ............................................................................................................................................................................... 239Yearly Club Leaders ................................................................................................................................................................................... 242100-or-More Runs Scored, Tigers with ...................................................................................................................................................... 250200-or-More Hits, Tigers with ..................................................................................................................................................................... 25040-or-More Doubles, Tigers with ................................................................................................................................................................ 250100-or-More RBI, Tigers with ..................................................................................................................................................................... 25020-or-More Home Runs, Tigers with .......................................................................................................................................................... 251

PitchingYear-by-Year Statistics ............................................................................................................................................................................... 240Yearly Club Leaders ................................................................................................................................................................................... 24620-or-More Wins, Tigers with ..................................................................................................................................................................... 252

20-or-More Saves, Tigers with ................................................................................................................................................................... 252200-or-More Strikeouts, Tigers with ........................................................................................................................................................... 252Baserunning, Tigers with 20-or-More Stolen Bases ........................................................................................................................................ 251League Leaders, Tigers ................................................................................................................................................................................... 252Attendance History........................................................................................................................................................................................... 253Comerica Park Crowds ................................................................................................................................................................................... 253Managers, All-Time .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 254Coaches, All-Time............................................................................................................................................................................................ 255Rosters, All-Time.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 255Trades, All-Time Tigers .................................................................................................................................................................................... 260Opening Day Lineups ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 266Last Time It Happened in a Game................................................................................................................................................................... 269TIGERS RECORDS

BattingIndividual Records ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 276Team Records ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 278Career Top 10s ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 294

Single-Season Top 10s............................................................................................................................................................................... 296Single-Season Rookie Tops 10s ................................................................................................................................................................ 298

BaserunningIndividual and Team Records ..................................................................................................................................................................... 280

PitchingIndividual Records ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 281Team Records ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 282Career Top 10s ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 295Single-Season Top 10s............................................................................................................................................................................... 297Single-Season Rookie Tops 10s ................................................................................................................................................................ 299

FieldingIndividual Records ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 283Team Records ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 284Errorless Streaks ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 300

Club Miscellaneous Records ........................................................................................................................................................................... 285Comerica Park Records................................................................................................................................................................................... 286


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Tigers Single-Game Batting Feats................................................................................................................................................................... 290Low-Hit Games by Tigers ................................................................................................................................................................................ 291Low-Hit Games versus Tigers.......................................................................................................................................................................... 292Tigers Grand Slams, Lead-Off Home Runs and Walk-Off Home Runs........................................................................................................... 293Games Played, Career Top 10s....................................................................................................................................................................... 300ALL-STAR GAME HISTORY

All-Star Games in Detroit ................................................................................................................................................................................. 302All-Star Game Selections................................................................................................................................................................................. 304TIGERS POST-SEASON HISTORY

Series Summaries............................................................................................................................................................................................ 306BattingIndividual Records ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 321Team Records ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 325

PitchingIndividual Records ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 323Team Records ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 326

BaserunningTeam Records ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 327

Club Miscellaneous Records ........................................................................................................................................................................... 327Attendance History........................................................................................................................................................................................... 327Post-Season Home Runs ................................................................................................................................................................................ 328TIGERS IN THE HALL OF FAME

Hall of Fame Tigers Biographies ..................................................................................................................................................................... 330TIGERS AWARD WINNERS

Award Winners................................................................................................................................................................................................. 338MEDIA INFORMATION

Media Guidelines ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 342Radio and Television........................................................................................................................................................................................ 343Broadcasters.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 344Media Relations Staff, Tigers........................................................................................................................................................................... 347TIGERS PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AND SCOUTING

Minor LeaguesAffiliate Directory ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 350Review of 2010........................................................................................................................................................................................... 352Player Development Awards ...................................................................................................................................................................... 352Instructors, Managers and Coaches .......................................................................................................................................................... 354Trainers....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 374Players........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 380

Scouting Directory............................................................................................................................................................................................ 376First-Year Player Draft, 2010 .......................................................................................................................................................................... 379SPRING TRAINING INFORMATION

Spring Training Information.............................................................................................................................................................................. 440

2011 Tigers Spring Training Schedule ............................................................................................................................................................. 443Attendance Records ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 444Spring Statistics, 2010 ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 446COMERICA PARK INFORMATION

Comerica Park Information .............................................................................................................................................................................. 448Moments in Comerica Park History................................................................................................................................................................. 451Ticket Information ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 452TIGERS IN THE COMMUNITY

Tigers in the Community.................................................................................................................................................................................. 454MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

Tigers 2011 40-Man Roster ............................................................................................................................................................................. 458Tigers 2011 Non-Roster Invitees ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4602011 Spring Training Roster ............................................................................................................................................................................ 461City of Detroit Skyline ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4632011 Tigers Season Schedule ........................................................................................................................................................................ 464

2011 INFORMATION BOXES

20-20 Club, Tigers ........................................... 23140-Year-Old Tigers to Hit a Home Run .............. 51

All-Time Team, Tigers ...................................... 237 Always A Tiger ................................................. 334 Andersons Legacy .......................................... 335BBWAA, Detroit Chapter .................................. 346Centering on Frustration .................................. 374Closing Time .................................................... 219Comerica Park Firsts ....................................... 245Consecutive Games Played ............................ 238Consecutive Saves Converted by Tigers ......... 187Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association ......... 364Detroit Tigers Olde English D ......................... 339Dimensional Dingers ........................................ 348Dwight Lowry Man of the Year Award .............. 368First-Round Draft Picks, 1965-2010 ................ 230General Managers, Detroit Tigers ...................... 42Grand Slams, First Home Run ........................ 376Grand Slams, Tigers Monthly Record .............. 220Hall of Fame Game, Tigers in .......................... 307Harwell Enshrined in Cooperstown .................. 333Hitting Streaks by Tigers Rookies .................... 372

Home Runs, Tigers Monthly Leaders .............. 373Home Runs at Comerica Park ......................... 285Home Runs, Back-to-Back-to-Back ................. 274Home Runs, Longest at Comerica Park .......... 119How They Became the Tigers ....................... 358Inside-the-Park Home Runs ............................. 111Instant Replay .................................................. 232Interleague Records ......................................... 357Kaline Wins Batting Title at Age 20 ................. 332Largest Series Crowds at Comerica Park ....... 293Longest Streaks without a Loss ....................... 229Michigan Sports Hall of Fame, Tigers in .......... 233Multi-Home Runs During the Post-Season ...... 326Opening Day Blankings ................................... 375Opening Day Trifecta ......................................... 77Pre-Game Workout Schedule .......................... 170Presidents, Detroit Tigers Club .......................... 15Qualifications, League Statistical Titles ........... 141Qualifications, Rookie ...................................... 160RBI in First Season with Tigers ....................... 338Retired Tigers Uniform Numbers ..................... 241Roberto Clemente Award ................................. 378

Rookie Winning Ways ...................................... 319Rookies Piling up the Hits ................................ 206Saves, Tigers Monthly Record ......................... 289Social Media .................................................... 195Stars Among Stars ........................................... 370Stearnes Star Shines at Hall of Fame ............ 331Strikeouts, Tops by Tigers in ML Debut ........... 218Thanks a Million, Tigers Fans ............................ 87Three Million Mark, Tigers Reach in 2008 ....... 327Tiger Stadium Final Facts ................................ 366Tigers Catchers Stopping Running Game ......... 50Tigers Managers, Ten were Catchers .............. 247Tigers Picking-off the Opposition ..................... 123Tigers Quadruple-Doubles ............................... 340Tigers Triple Crown ............................................ 53Trammell, Whitaker Set AL Record .................. 292Two Million Tigers Fans ................................... 355Walking Away a Winner, Playoffs ..................... 315Walking-Off with Three Wins ........................... 106Winning Streaks by Tigers Rookies ................. 318


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A TRIBUTE TO SPARKY

The Detroit Tigers family suffered a great loss with

the passing of Hall of Fame manager Sparky

Anderson on November 4, 2010. Anderson managedat the major league level for 26 seasons, including 17

with the Tigers from 1979-95. He recorded 1,331

victories as the Tigers manager, the most in franchise

history, and led the club to a World Series title during

the 1984 season.

Anderson played professionally for 11 seasons asan infielder in the Brooklyn Dodgers, Los Angeles

Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, Cleveland Indians,

Milwaukee Braves and Washington Senators

organizations. He played at the major league level for

one season, seeing action in 152 games with the

Phillies during the 1959 season. He retired as a

player following the 1963 season and began hismanagerial career at the helm of the Triple A Toronto

Maple Leafs in the International League. He managed

pennant-winning clubs at Single A and Double A each

of the next four seasons before being hired as thethird base coach for the San Diego Padres during

their inaugural 1969 season.

Following his one season as a coach at the major

league level, the Cincinnati Reds tabbed Anderson as

their manager on October 8, 1969. At 36 years old

when the 1970 season began, he was the youngest

manager in the major leagues at the time and a

relative unknown. He wasted little time making aname for himself, guiding the Reds to 102 victories

and a trip to the World Series. He led the Big Red

Machine to the World Series four times during hisnine seasons at the helm, winning back-to-back

World Series titles in 1975 and 1976.

Anderson managed the Reds through the 1978

season and began the final chapter of his managerial

career as the manager of the Detroit Tigers during

the 1979 season. Unlike the star-laden clubs he

guided in Cincinnati, his Detroit club was full of young

players who had yet to make a name for themselves

at the major league level. His 1979 roster included

Kirk Gibson, Jack Morris, Lance Parrish, Dan Petry,Alan Trammell and Lou Whitaker.

The core group of players learned the game underhis guidance and in 1984 put together one of the

greatest seasons in franchise history. The 1984 club

posted a 35-5 record in the first 40 games and led the

American League East from start to finish. The Tigers

swept the Kansas City Royals in the American

League Championship Series and then defeated the

San Diego Padres in five games to claim Detroits

first World Series title since 1968.

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A TRIBUTE TO SPARKY

The Tigers went on to make the playoffs again in

1987 with Anderson at the helm and he remains the

franchises all-time leader in games managed (2,579)

and wins (1,331). He was twice named AmericanLeague Manager of the Year (1984, 1987) and was

also the first manager in major league history to win

100-or-more games in a season in both leagues andthe first manager to win a World Series title in both

leagues. He was inducted into the National Baseball

Hall of Fame in 2000.

In addition to his 17 seasons as the Tigers manager,

he left a lasting impact on the community through

CATCH, a childrens charity he founded in 1987.

CATCH raises funds to provide a current and future

source of revenue to help improve the quality of life forsick, injured and at-risk pediatric patients who receive

care from Children's Hospital of Michigan and Henry

Ford Hospital.

On January 22, 2011, the Tigers announced that the

club will retire Andersons number 11 during aceremony during the 2011 season. His number will be

the sixth retired by the Tigers, joining Charlie

Gehringer, Hank Greenberg, Willie Horton, Al Kaline

and Hal Newhouser in receiving the honor.

Additionally, the Tigers will wear a patch bearing his

name and number throughout the spring and regularseasons and a commemorative flag will be raised at

Comerica Park on Opening Day.

Anderson is survived by his wife, Carol, daughter,

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CRAWFORD COLLECTS THREE RBI TITLESSam Crawford was another potent bat in the Tigers lineup during the early

years of the 20th century. He teamed with Ty Cobb to provide a potent punchat the top of the Tigers lineup and joined Cobb among the Tigers RBIchampions.Crawford finished second to Cobb with 80 RBI in 1908 and 97 RBI in 1909,

but broke through to lead the league with 120 RBI in 1910. Hefinished second again with 115 RBI in 1911 and 109 RBI in 1912 beforereturning to the top of the American League with back-to-back RBI titles in1914 and 1915. He posted 104 RBI in 1914 to lead the league and thenposted 115 RBI in 1915 to tie teammate Bobby Veach for the league leadand his third career RBI title.He finished in the top 10 in RBI among American League players 13 times

during his 15 seasons with the Tigers. He finished his Tigers career with1,264 RBI, fifth-most in franchise history.

COBB RECORDS FOUR RBI TITLES IN FIVE SEASONS FROM 1907-11Hall of Famer and legendary Tigers outfielder Ty Cobb is best known for

his batting titles and baserunning, but his potent bat delivered four RBItitles in five seasons from 1907-11. While he is the Tigers all-time leader inbatting average, hits and stolen bases, he also is the all-time leader with

1,828 RBI. He recorded seven seasons with 100-or-more RBI during hisTigers career.

He won three consecutive RBI titles from 1907-09, topping the leaguewith 116 RBI in 1907, 108 RBI in 1908 and 107 RBI in 1909. He finishedsecond in the league in 1910 with 91 RBI, trailing teammate Sam Crawfordwho paced the American League with 120 RBI. He surged back to the topof the leaders in 1911 with a career-high 144 RBI.

Cobb topped 100 RBI three more times during his career, recording 102RBI in 1917, 101 RBI in 1921 and 102 RBI in 1925, but never topped theleague after claiming his fourth title in 1911.

CABRERA BECOMES FIRST TIGERS RBI CHAMPION SINCE 1992

Miguel Cabrera enjoyed a tremendous season at the plate in2010, finishing the season with a .328 batting average, 45 doubles,38 home runs and 126 RBI. He led the American League with the126 RBI to become the first Tigers player to do so since CecilFielder led the league with 124 RBI during the 1992 season.

In addition to leading the league in RBI, he also led the leaguewith a .420 on-base percentage and 32 intentional walks, while hefinished second with a .328 batting average, .622 sluggingpercentage, 341 total bases, 84 extra-base hits and an RBI onceevery 4.3 at-bats. He joined Hank Greenberg as the only player inTigers history to finish with at least 45 doubles, 35 home runs and120 RBI during a single season. Greenberg accomplished the featin 1935, 1937 and 1940.

The 126 RBI marked the seventh consecutive season Cabrera

has reached triple digits in RBI, joining Alex Rodriguez (13straight), Albert Pujols (10 straight) and Mark Teixeira (sevenstraight) as the only major league players with active streaks ofseven-or-more seasons.

Cabrera is the eighth player in franchise history to lead theAmerican League in RBI, joining a group that includes multiple Hallof Famers and legendary sluggers from across more than acentury of Tigers baseball.


TIGERS RBI CHAMPIONS

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RBICHAMPIONS

VEACH CONTINUES TIGERS RBI DOMINANCEBobby Veach joined the group of Tigers RBI champions with 115 RBI

during the 1915 season, which matched teammate Sam Crawford for theleague lead. He finished third in the league with 91 RBI in 1916, butsurged ahead to lead the league with 103 RBI in 1917 and again with 78RBI in 1918.

Veach nearly claimed a third consecutive title, finishing second with

101 RBI in 1919. He posted his three highest career RBI totals inseasons where he did not lead the league. He posted 113 RBI in 1920,but finished seventh in the league. He followed up with a career-best 128RBI in 1921, but finished fourth. He nearly matched the career best thenext season as he posted 126 RBI, but finished second to Ken Williamsof the St. Louis Browns with 155 RBI.

He finished his Tigers career with 1,042 RBI, 10th in franchise history.

GREENBERG POSTS FOUR RBI TITLES AND SETS CLUB RECORDFollowing a stretch that saw the Tigers record nine RBI titles in

11 seasons from 1907-18, the club went 17 seasons without anRBI title until Hank Greenberg led the league with 170 RBIduring the 1935 season to lead the American League.

Greenberg set a club record with the 170 RBI in 1935 and

surpassed that record to win his next RBI title with 183 RBIduring the 1937 season. He would add another league title with150 RBI in 1940 before missing time due to a four-year stint inthe Army during World War II. He returned from military servicein July, 1945 and helped lead the Tigers to a World Series title.Greenberg again led the league with 127 RBI during the 1946season, the last of his four career RBI titles.

Greenberg played 12 seasons with the Tigers and totaled1,202 RBI during his Tigers career, which remains sixth-most infranchise history. He leads all players in club history with oneRBI every 3.99 at-bats and he topped 100 RBI seven timesduring his Tigers career.

YORK LEADS THE AMERICAN LEAGUE WITH 118 RBI IN 1943

Rudy York was another slugger in the Tigers lineup during the Greenbergand Gehringer era. He posted remarkable numbers as a rookie catcher withthe Tigers in 1937, belting 35 home runs and collecting 103 RBI in just 104games. He collected over 100 RBI in five of his first seven full seasons withthe Tigers, finishing in the top 10 among American League players fivetimes during that span.He collected 118 RBI during the 1943 season to earn the lone RBI title of

his career. York finished second in the league one time during his career,posting a career-best 134 RBI during the 1940 season, but trailedteammate Hank Greenberg with a league-best 150 RBI.York averaged 104 RBI in his nine full seasons with the Tigers and remains

third all-time with an RBI once every 5.00 at-bats during his time with theTigers.

BOONE WINS AMERICAN LEAGUE RBI TITLE IN 1955Ray Boone spent just four full seasons and parts of two others with

the Tigers, but enjoyed his two top RBI seasons during that span.The Tigers acquired Boone from the Cleveland Indians during the1953 season and Boone proceeded to collect 93 RBI in 101 gamesdown the stretch to finish the season with a career-high 114 RBI. The114 RBI ranked third in the American League, a prelude to the 1955season when Boone collected 116 RBI to lead the American Leaguefor the only time during his career.

Boone finished in the top 10 in RBI a total of three times during hiscareer, all three with the Detroit Tigers as he finished 10th in 1954with 85 RBI. He collected 460 RBI during his 683 games with theTigers.


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FIELDER RETURNS FROM JAPAN TO WIN RBI TITLE IN 1990Cecil Fielder was signed by the Tigers as a free agent prior to the

1990 season after spending the 1989 season playing in Japan. Hebelted 51 home runs and collected 132 RBI in his first season with theTigers to lead the American League in both categories. His RBI titlesnapped a streak of 34 seasons without a Tigers player leading theleague in RBI, the longest such drought in franchise history.

Fielder followed up his 1990 RBI title by collecting a career-best 133RBI in 1991 to again lead the league. He finished with 124 RBI in1992 to lead the league and become the first Tigers player since TyCobb in 1907-09 to lead the league in RBI in three consecutiveseasons.

Fielder collected 875 RBI in 1,142 games with the Tigers during hiscareer and ranks second in franchise history with an RBI once every4.85 at-bats.


Year Player AVG G AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI BB OBP SLG1907 Ty Cobb .350 150 605 97 212 286 29 15 5 116 24 .380 .4731908 Ty Cobb .324 150 581 88 188 276 36 20 4 108 34 .367 .475

1909 Ty Cobb .377 156 573 116 216 296 33 10 9 107 48 .431 .5171910 Sam Crawford .289 154 588 83 170 249 26 19 5 120 37 .332 .4231911 Ty Cobb .420 146 591 147 248 367 47 24 8 144 44 .467 .6211914 Sam Crawford .314 157 582 74 183 281 22 26 8 104 69 .388 .4831915 Sam Crawford .299 156 612 81 183 264 31 19 4 112 66 .367 .4311915 Bobby Veach .313 152 569 81 178 247 40 10 3 112 68 .390 .4341917 Bobby Veach .319 154 571 79 182 261 31 12 8 103 61 .393 .4571918 Bobby Veach .279 127 499 59 139 195 21 13 3 78 35 .331 .3911935 Hank Greenberg .328 152 619 121 203 389 46 16 36 170 87 .411 .6281937 Hank Greenberg .337 154 594 137 200 397 49 14 40 183 102 .436 .6681940 Hank Greenberg .340 148 573 129 195 384 50 8 41 150 93 .433 .6701943 Rudy York .271 155 571 90 155 301 22 11 34 118 84 .366 .5271946 Hank Greenberg .277 142 523 91 145 316 29 5 44 127 80 .373 .604

1955 Ray Boone .284 135 500 61 142 238 22 7 20 116 50 .346 .4761990 Cecil Fielder .277 159 573 104 159 339 25 1 51 132 90 .377 .5921991 Cecil Fielder .261 162 624 102 163 320 25 0 44 133 78 .347 .5131992 Cecil Fielder .244 155 594 80 145 272 22 0 35 124 73 .325 .4582010 Miguel Cabrera .328 150 548 111 180 341 45 1 38 126 89 .420 .622


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FRONT OFFICE


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DETROIT TIGERS, INC.Comerica Park

2100 Woodward Ave.Detroit, MI 48201

Phone: (313) 471-2000 / Fax: (313) 471-2138tigers.com / facebook.com/tigers / @Official_Tigers / @TigresdeDetroit

Owner/Director........................................................................................................................................Michael IlitchExecutive Office

President, Chief Executive Officer & General Manager ..........................................................................................David DombrowskiSenior Vice President, Business Operations ................................................................................................................Duane McLeanSenior Vice President .....................................................................................................................................................Jim DevellanoVice President/Assistant General Manager ...............................................................................................................................Al AvilaVice President, Amateur Scouting/Special Assistant to the General Manager ................................................................David ChaddVice President, Communications ...................................................................................................................................Ron ColangeloVice President, Corporate Partnerships & Ticket Sales ...................................................................................................Steve HarmsVice President, Park Operations.....................................................................................................................................Michael HealyVice President.............................................................................................................................................................Charles P. JonesVice President, Community & Public Affairs......................................................................................................................Elaine LewisVice President, Suite Sales & Service....................................................................................................................................Scot PettVice President, Finance & Administration, Chief Financial Officer................................................................................Stephen QuinnVice President, Player Personnel .........................................................................................................................................Scott ReidVice President, Baseball Legal Counsel.........................................................................................................................John WesthoffVice President, Marketing ........................................................................................................................................Ellen Hill ZeringueSpecial Assistant to the President.....................................................................................................................................Willie HortonSpecial Assistant to the President ...........................................................................................................................................Al Kaline

Executive Assistant to the President, Chief Executive Officer & General Manager ............................................................Marty LyonExecutive Assistant to the Senior Vice President, Business Operations ..................................................................Peggy ThompsonExecutive Assistant to the VP/Assistant GM & VP, Baseball Legal Counsel ..................................................................Eileen SurmaAdministrative/Accounting Assistant.....................................................................................................................................Tracy RicePublic Affairs Administrative Assistant.........................................................................................................................Donna BernardoBaseball OperationsDirector, Minor League Operations ....................................................................................................................................Dan LunettaDirector, Player Development ..............................................................................................................................................Mike RojasDirector, Amateur Scouting...................................................................................................................................................Scott PleisDirector, Baseball Operations ..............................................................................................................................................Mike SmithDirector, Minor League and Scouting Administration .......................................................................................................Cheryl EvansDirector, International Operations........................................................................................................................................Tom MooreDirector, Latin American Scouting ...................................................................................................................................Miguel GarciaDirector, Latin American Player Development ...............................................................................................................Manny CrespoDirector, Dominican Republic Operations........................................................................................................................Ramon PerezSpecial Assistant to the General Manager ............................................................................................................................Dick Egan

Assistant Director, Amateur Scouting ...................................................................................................................................James OrrMinor League Operations Coordinator.................................................................................................................................Avi BecherScouting Assistant, International Operations ........................................................................................................Giovanni HernandezMinor League Operations Administrative Assistant.....................................................................................................Marilyn AcevedoDirector, Team Travel ........................................................................................................................................................Tyson SteeleAdvisor, Team Travel .............................................................................................................................................................Bill BrownCorporate Sales, Suite Sales and Fantasy CampsSenior Director, Corporate Sales.........................................................................................................................................Kurt BuhlerCorporate Sales Manager ................................................................................................................................................Zach WagnerSponsorship Services Manager/Assistant Counsel ........................................................................................................Amy PetersonSponsorship Services Coordinator ................................................................................................................................Ashley RanseyDirector, Fantasy Camps.....................................................................................................................................................Jerry LewisSuite Sales & Services Account Managers............................................................................................Dan Griesbaum, Jeff SandersSuite Sales & Services Coordinator ..........................................................................................................................Maggie BrookensFinance and AdministrationSenior Director, Finance ...................................................................................................................................................Kelli KollmanDirector, Purchasing and Supplier Diversity ..................................................................................................................DeAndre BerryAccounting Manager .......................................................................................................................................................Sheila RobineFinancial Analyst ........................................................................................................................................................Kristin JorgensenAccounts Payable Coordinator .........................................................................................................................................Debbi SwordAccounts Receivable Coordinator................................................................................................................................Sharon SzkarlatSenior Director, Human Resources...................................................................................................................................Karen GrucaDirector, Payroll Administration ....................................................................................................................................Maureen KraatzPayroll Administrator........................................................................................................................................................Mark CebelakHuman Resources Coordinator ...........................................................................................................................................Judy MerpiPayroll Coordinator ..................................................................................................................................................Stephanie JenkinsInternal Audit Manager ...................................................................................................................................................Candice LentzAuthentics Manager .....................................................................................................................................................Marc HimelsteinDirector, Information Technology.......................................................................................................................................Scott WrubleLAN Administrator ................................................................................................................................................................Phil ReuterTechnology Specialist..........................................................................................................................................Bethany GrzegorczykMail Services Coordinator ...................................................................................................................................................Paul KustraSwitchboard Operator .........................................................................................................................................................Janet Ware

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Marketing and Promotions/In-Game EntertainmentDirector, Marketing................................................................................................................................................................Ron WadeDirector, Promotions & In-Game Entertainment ..................................................................................................................Eli BaylessPromotions Coordinator ....................................................................................................................................................Jared KarnerMedia Relations and BroadcastingDirector, Baseball Media Relations ....................................................................................................................................Brian BrittenManager, Baseball Media Relations .............................................................................................................................Rick ThompsonBaseball Media Relations Coordinator .........................................................................................................................Aileen VillarrealDirector, Broadcasting ..................................................................................................................................................Molly Betensley

Park OperationsDirector, Park Operations...............................................................................................................................................Brian SkipinskiHead Groundskeeper ................................................................................................................................................Heather NaboznyAssistant Groundskeeper ............................................................................................................................................Gail DeGennaroSenior Manager, Park Operations .......................................................................................................................................Ed GowardManager, Event & Guest Services..........................................................................................................................................Jill BaranPark Operations Manager ................................................................................................................................................Allan CarisseScoreboard Operations Manager ......................................................................................................................................Robb WilsonSecurity Manager ......................................................................................................................................................Gary DobrowolskiEvent Services Coordinator ...........................................................................................................................................Rofeal DanielsAdministrative Coordinator..........................................................................................................................................Eryka CheathamPark Operations Coordinators....................................................................................Kiril Bayoff, Laurie Clayton, Brandon WeingartzBallpark Operations Assistants.............................................................................Frank Azzopardi, Wesley Easley, Michael Graham,...........................................................................................................................................Dan Rucinski, Terry Spangler, Joe WenzelBallpark Electricians ....................................................................................................................Al Nesbitt, Kleat Pappas, Ron StoneHousekeeping Supervisors.......................................................................................................Norman Chambers, Shunta Goodman

Public Affairs and Community AffairsDirector, Detroit Tigers Foundation ....................................................................................................................................Jordan FieldManager, Player Relations, Sports and Youth Programs .................................................................................................Sam AbramsManager, Community Affairs ..................................................................................................................................Alexandrea ThrubisCommunity Affairs Coordinator ............................................................................................................................................Kristen JoeAdministrative Assistant ...............................................................................................................................................Audrey ZielinskiTicket SalesDirector, Ticket Sales.............................................................................................................................................................Steve FoxDirector, Group Sales ........................................................................................................................................................Dwain LewisAssistant Director, Ticket Sales ...............................................................................................................................................Jeff LutzSenior Account Executives....................................................................................Shaun Colburn, Jeremy Hostetter, Brad LockwoodTicket Sales Coordinator .................................................................................................................................................Kevin SucherAccount Executives.................................................................Corey Bell, Joe Clasman, Linsey Hood, Mike Ilitch, Jordan McKelvey,...............................................................Gary Neubert, Scott Rourke, Carolyn Shanks, Cheria Thomas, Trevor Tipton, Kate WalkerTicket ServicesDirector, Ticket Services...............................................................................................................................................Grant Anderson

Box Office Manager ..............................................................................................................................................................Jim ClearyTicket Systems Administrator ..............................................................................................................................................Adam KleinBox Office Administrator..............................................................................................................Tina Bell, Helen Boyce, Scott Calka,............................................................................................................Rosa Chavez, Frank Cordova, Tom Friesmuth, Aubrey TopperTraining/ConditioningDirector, Medical Services/Head Athletic Trainer................................................................................................................Kevin RandAssistant Athletic Trainers..............................................................................................................................Steve Carter, Doug TeterStrength and Conditioning Coordinator .............................................................................................................................Javair GillettMedical Services Coordinator .........................................................................................................................................Gwen KeatingClubhouseManager, Tigers Clubhouse ............................................................................................................................................Jim SchmakelAssistant Manager, Visiting Clubhouse .............................................................................................................................John NelsonBaseball Video Operations Coordinator ..........................................................................................................................Jeremy KelchBaseball Video Operations Assistants ......................................................................................................Andy Bjornstad, Tim JanickiLakeland OperationsDirector, Lakeland Operations..............................................................................................................................................Ron Myers

General Manager ................................................................................................................................................................Zach BurekAdministration and Operations Manager......................................................................................................................Shannon FollettGroup Sales Manager...........................................................................................................................................................Dan LauerClubhouse Manager ....................................................................................................................................................Robert FrutcheyReceptionist ........................................................................................................................................................................Maria WallsBox Office Manager ...........................................................................................................................................................Ryan EasonExecutive Chef.............................................................................................................................................................Tom MacKinnonMedical StaffTeam Physician (internal) ................................................................................................................................Michael Workings, M.D.Team Physician (E.A.P.) ....................................................................................................................................Michael F. Boyle, D.O.Team Physician (orthopedic) ..............................................................................................................................Stephen Lemos, M.D.Team Physician (Florida)............................................................................................................................................Louis Saco, M.D.Team Dentist ..........................................................................................................................................................Alan Grodin, D.D.S.Team Ophthalmologist .....................................................................................................................................David A. Gourwitz, O.D.

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A leader in the diverse fields of sports, entertainment and business development, Michael Ilitch enters his 19th fullseason as Owner/Director of the Detroit Tigers. Was a driving force behind the creation of the Tigers spectacular new home, Comerica Park, and contributed

more than 60 percent of the financing for the $300 million facility. Served a key role in designing the new ballpark, bringing years of entertainment experience to the efforts that

resulted in many of the features that make Comerica Park unique. Ilitch's acquisition of the Tigers on August 26, 1992 was the culmination of a long association with the club that

saw him originally sign a minor league players contract with the organization in his early 20s. Ilitchs playing career was cut short due to a knee injury after his third season with the minor league club.

Founded Little Caesars Pizza in 1959 with his wife, MarianLittle Caesars, which is one of the top internationalpizza chains with restaurants on five continents, celebrated its 50-year anniversary on May 8, 2009...in 2006,introduced a Little Caesars veterans program offering qualified honorably discharged and disabled veterans aLittle Caesars franchise with significant reductions in fees.

Committed to business ventures in their hometown of Detroit, the Ilitches purchased the Detroit Red Wings in1982 and have built them into an elite NHL powerhouse with four Stanley Cup titles in the last 13 seasons.

Also purchased Olympia Entertainment, the management company for Joe Louis Arena, the Fox Theatre andseven other venues.

While many businesses were leaving Detroit's urban center, the Ilitches in 1987 purchased the neglected FoxTheatre, a 1928 landmark on the famous Woodward Avenue...with great effort, the building was restored to itsoriginal splendor and was reopened with 5,000 seats in November of 1988it is now among the highestgrossing theatres of its size worldwide.

In 1989, the family further committed its efforts to reviving Detroit's downtown by relocating its suburban LittleCaesars headquarters to the Fox Theatre's adjacent 10-story office buildingin recent years, the area aroundthe Fox and Comerica Park has seen significant development, including the Ilitch-owned City Theatre andHockeytown Caf.

Created Olympia Development, L.L.C. to focus on projects in downtown Detroitin 1999 Ilitch Holdings, Inc.,was formed to provide the familys primary business interests in the food, sports and entertainment industrieswith professional services.

Ilitch has received Presidential Citations from three separate United States Presidents -- Bill Clinton, GeorgeH.W. Bush and Ronald Reagan for feeding the hungry through his Love Kitchen.

In 2003, Ilitch was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame...he was inducted into both the Michigan Sports Hallof Fame and U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in 2004.

Ilitch has been honored by many for his tireless efforts in Detroit and surrounding communities with manyawards, including the Distinguished Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award from the MichiganDepartment of Health for promoting and demonstrating exemplary performance in advancing principles ofhuman rights, equality and positive social change and most recently received a Shining Light RegionalCooperation Award for exemplary regional leadership.

In 2007, Ilitch was given the Secretarys Award, the highest honor given to a civilian by the United StatesDepartment of Veterans Affairs, for his Little Caesars Veterans Program to help veterans realize their dreams ofowning a business.

In 2008, Ilitch was rated the number one owner in professional sports by Turnkey Sports and Entertainment. In 2010, Ilitch was voted the most effective team owner in the NHL by a Sports Business Journalsurvey.

TIGERS FRONT OFFICE

MICHAEL

ILITCH

OWNER/DIRECTOR


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Christopher Ilitch, president and CEO of Ilitch Holdings, Inc., directs the company that provides professionalservices to Little Caesar Enterprises Inc., Blue Line Foodservice Distribution, Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers,Champion Foods, Olympia Entertainment, Olympia Development, Uptown Entertainment and the Little CaesarsPizza Kit Fundraising Program...total system-wide revenues for Ilitch companies was $4.6 billion in 2010. During Christophers tenure as president of Ilitch Holdings, Ilitch-owned companies have experienced over 229

percent growth in revenues from $1.4 billion in 2000 to $4.6 billion in 2010...Little Caesars Pizza hasexperienced tremendous growth and enjoys a presence throughout the United States and five continents...similarly, Blue Line Foodservice Distribution has grown into one of the largest foodservice distributors in theUnited States and Canada.

Has more than 23 years of experience and has held several leadership positions at various Ilitch companies,including group vice president at Little Caesars and president for Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraising Program. Christopher has been, and continues to be, a force in strategic planning for the future growth of all Ilitch-owned

companies. Served on the host committee for the 2005 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Comerica Park and Super

Bowl XL at Ford Field in 2006 and served as co-chair of the host committee for the 2010 NCAA Mens FrozenFour ice hockey championships.

Served as chairman of the hospitality committee for the 2009 NCAA Mens Final Four basketball tournament. Christopher is chairman of Ilitch Charities and is on the board of directors for the Detroit Economic Club. He is a board member and a member of the executive committee for the Detroit Regional Chamber and

Business Leaders for Michigan. He is a past chairman of the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau board of directors. Christopher is a member of the Detroit Chapter of the Young Presidents Organization. He serves as an NHL alternate governor. Christopher received the Moving Detroit Forward award from WJR and the Detroit Regional Chamber in 2009 for

his commitment to making Detroit a better place in which to live. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1987 with a bachelors degree in business administration. He and his wife Kelle have three children.

TIGERS FRONT OFFICE

CHRISTOPHER

ILITCH

PRESIDENT & CEO,

ILITCH HOLDINGS, INC.


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In his 33rd season of professional baseball, David Dombrowski enters his 10th season with the Tigers after beingnamed team president on November 5, 2001 and assuming the role of general manager on April 8, 2002. Named Baseball Americas Executive of the Year in 2006 as the Tigers finished with a 95-67 record and

advanced to the World Series for the first time since 1984. Prior to joining the Tigers, he served as the Florida Marlins president and general manager...named the Marlins

first executive vice-president and general manager on September 19, 1991, and added the duties of presidenton March 1, 2000 as he became the third president in Marlins history.

Was the architect of the 1997 World Series Champion Marlins...Florida became the fastest expansion club toclaim a World Series title as the club was in just its fifth season.

Florida became the first-ever expansion team to improve its record in each of its first five seasons under hisguidance...the Marlins improved from sixth in the National League East in their inaugural season of 1993 (64-98,.395), to fifth in 1994 (51-64, .443), to fourth in 1995 (67-76, .469), to third in 1996 (80-82, .494) and to secondin 1997 (92-70, .568).

USA Todaynamed the Marlins its Organization of the Year in 1998, an award presented to the team with themost and the best prospects.

Previous to his appointment with the Marlins on September 19, 1991, he served nearly five seasons with theMontreal Expos...joined the Expos on December 5, 1986 as the director of minor league clubs before beingpromoted to assistant to the general manager on August 11, 1987...named vice-president/player personnel onJuly 5, 1988 and added general manager to his title prior to the 1990 season.

Named the UPI Major League Executive of the Year in 1990 as Montreal finished third in the National LeagueEast with an 85-77 record.

Montreal was twice honored as Baseball Americas Organization of the Year (1988, 1990) during his tenure. At the time he took over the Expos in 1988, he became the youngest decision-maker in the major leagues at

age 31...earned a reputation as an aggressive deal-maker as he completed 23 trades involving 62 players bythe end of 1990.

Began his career in professional baseball in January of 1978 with the Chicago White Sox as an administrativeassistant in their minor league and scouting department...promoted to assistant director of player development inApril of 1979...named the director of player development in February of 1981 before being promoted to assistantgeneral manager under White Sox general manager Roland Hemond in November 1981...named Chicagosvice-president of baseball operations in December of 1985.

Recognized as the Sports Executive of the Year at the 10th annual March of Dimes National Athletic Awardsdinner on February 2, 1998 at the Fox Theatre in Detroit.

Graduated from Western Michigan University in 1979 with a degree in business administration and was therecipient of Western Michigan Universitys Distinguished Alumni Award in 1998...also attended Cornell Universityfor one year where he played football...graduated from Richards High School in Oak Lawn, Illinois.

54 years of age...he and his wife, Karie Ross, have a daughter, Darbi Rose (3/3/98) and a son, Landon Ronald(2/8/00).

DAVID

DOMBROWSKI

PRESIDENT, CEO

& GENERAL MANAGER

TIGERS FRONT OFFICE


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Enters his eighth season with the organization after being named to his current position on November 19, 2003. Oversees all business operations for the club, including ticket, suite and sponsorship sales, fantasy camps, park

operations, customer service, public and community affairs, marketing, broadcasting, communications,promotions and the box office.

Emphasizes family entertainment value, branding Tigers baseball at Comerica Park as Detroits number onesports value.

Club has seen consistent growth in revenue-producing areas during his seven-year tenure with the Tigers,including consecutive seasons with attendance totals surpassing three million and a franchise-record setting3,202,645 tickets sold in 2008.

Under his leadership, the Tigers have established all-time highs in sponsorship, suite, season ticket and groupsales. Prior to joining the Tigers, he spent five years with the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League...joined

the club as Vice President of Ticket Sales and Service in 1998 and was promoted to Senior Vice President ofSales and Marketing in 2000.

Oversaw all operational aspects of the Seahawks marketing, broadcasting, sponsorship sales, ticket sales,luxury suite sales, advertising and client services.

Served as project manager for the Seahawks on the 2002 New Stadium project and spearheaded the Seahawksnew logo and uniform redesign.

Named one ofSports Business Journal's 40 under 40 in 2001, as one of the top sports executives under the ageof 40.

Previously, McLean spent one season with the Detroit Lions (1997) as Executive Director of Ticket Sales andTicket Services...while with the Lions, McLean oversaw the complete conversion and overhaul of the Lions ticketoperation, resulting in Detroit's largest season ticket base in 17 years.

Prior to his stint with the Lions, McLean spent two seasons (1994-96) with the Houston Rockets of the NBA,where the Rockets, under his direction, had their largest season-ticket base in franchise history.

McLean started his career in the front office of the NBA's Detroit Pistons (1984-93) and also spent a season asVice President of Ticket Sales for the International Hockey League's Chicago Wolves where the Wolves set theIHL record for paid attendance and led the league in season ticket sales and revenue.

Earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and a masters degree inadministrative leadership from the University of Oklahoma.

McLean and his wife, Susan, have three children, Jayme, Kayla, and Dayne...he is a native of Rochester Hills,Michigan.

DUANE

MCLEAN

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT,

BUSINESS OPERATIONS

TIGERS FRONT OFFICE

DETROIT TIGERS CLUB PRESIDENTS

President Years

James D. Burns 1901Samuel F. Angus 1902-03William H. Yawkey 1904-07Frank J. Navin 1908-35Walter O. Briggs Sr. 1936-52Walter O. Briggs Jr. 1952-56Frederick A. Knorr 1957Harvey R. Hansen 1957-59William O. DeWitt 1959-60John E. Fetzer 1961-78James A. Campbell 1978-90Glenn E. Bo Schembechler 1990-92Michael Ilitch 1992-95John McHale Jr. 1995-2001Michael Ilitch 2001David Dombrowski 2001-present


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Named to his position by Tigers owner Michael Ilitch on June 7, 2001. Provides advice and expertise for the Tigers business and marketing operations. Is also senior vice president of the Detroit Red Wings, a position he has held with the team since July 1990. Serves the Red Wings as an alternate on the NHLs Board of Governors. Devellano was the first individual hired by owners Mike and Marian Ilitch after they purchased the Red Wings in

June 1982...is currently in his 29th season with the Red Wings. Owns seven Stanley Cup rings (NY Islanders 1980-82, Red Wings 1997-98, 2002, 2008), as well as three Calder

Cup rings with Adirondack in the American Hockey League, two Adams Cup rings in the Central Hockey Leagueand a Riley Cup ring with Toledo in the East Coast Hockey League.

Served as the general manager for the Red Wings for eight seasons...in his first draft as general manager, hetabbed Steve Yzerman in the 1983 Entry Draft who would become the cornerstone of the franchise...later served asecond term as general manager for three seasons from 1994-97.

Under his guidance, the Wings have been to 10 conference finals (1986-87, 1987-88, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97,1997-98, 2001-02, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09) and six Stanley Cup finals (1994-95, 1996-97, 1997-98, 2001-02,2007-08, 2008-09)...the team has also won six Presidents Trophies (1994-95, 1995-96, 2001-02, 2003-04,2005-06, 2007-08), eight regular season Western Conference championships (1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96,2001-02, 2003-04, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08) and 15 division championships (1987-88, 1988-89, 1991-92,1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1998-99, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09).

Was one of the first NHL general managers to assemble a strong European scouting staff in 1984...resulted in theproduction of several Red Wings standouts including Russians Sergei Federov, Slava Kozlov and VladimirKonstantinov as well as Nicklas Lidstrom and Tomas Holmstrom, who were discovered by Devellanos Swedishscouting staff.

His lengthy tenure as head of hockey operations for the Red Wings is second only to the 35 years served by thelate Jack Adams, the Wings legendary general manager credited with building the dynasty of the 1950s.

Has been instrumental in many historic decisions in the NHL...brought the Entry Draft to the U.S. for the first timeon June 13, 1987 at Joe Louis Arena...the NHL followed his suggestion for a new overtime format that includesskating four aside, one point for each team following a regulation tie and an additional point if a team wins inovertime.

Joined former Red Wings coach Scotty Bowman as a scout with St. Louis in 1967 when the NHL expanded fromsix teams to 12...Devellanos strong recommendation would later lead to Bowmans hiring by the Wings.

Joined the NY Islanders as a scout in 1972 and helped build a team that won four straight Stanley Cup titles from1980-83...was general manager of the Islanders CHL farm club in Indianapolis before returning to New York in1981 as the Islanders assistant general manager.

Devellano is a shareholder and director of the Indianapolis Indians, the Triple A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates inthe International League.

Inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 2006. Received the Lester Patrick Trophy in 2009, an award given annually in recognition of outstanding service to

hockey in the United States. Devellano was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on November 8, 2010. The 68-year-old Devellano resides in Detroit, Toronto and Sarasota, FL.

JIM

DEVELLANO

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

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The hometown hero and former Tigers great, who enjoys success in several outside ventures, returns to theTigers as an executive advisor and special assistant to share in the future prosperity of a team and a game forwhich he carries an undying passion. Was named as special assistant to the president in January 2002...joins fellow former Tigers standout Al Kaline

in this respected advisory role. Honored with The Order of Saint Maurice on June 14, 2006, the highest military honor to be given to civilians...

he was the first athlete to receive the award. Received testimonial resolution for community leadership from the Detroit City Council on October 13, 2004...

was also honored with the Spirit of Detroit Award by the Detroit City Council on July 21, 2004.

Honored by Detroit Northwestern High School, his alma mater, when the school named their newly constructedbaseball and softball diamonds as the Willie Horton Baseball and Softball Diamonds on August 6, 2004...thediamonds also feature a monument in his honor that was installed in 2005.

Had his birthday, October 18, permanently designated as Willie Horton Day in the state of Michigan whenGovernor Jennifer Granholm signed House Bill 5200 on April 7, 2004.

Named by Corp Magazine as one of Michigans most influential African-American business leaders in 2003. Named to the CATCH Hall of Fame on October 16, 2002 as a community leader. Joined the Tigers front office June 18, 2001 as part of a baseball committee created by owner Michael Ilitch. Was honored by the Tigers in having his jersey number 23 retired and a Comerica Park statue in his likeness

unveiled on July 15, 2000. An 18-year veteran of major league baseball as an outfielder and later a designated hitter...played 14 of those

seasons in Detroit after signing with the team at age 18 in 1961 following an outstanding baseball career atDetroits Northwestern High School.

Produced nearly 2,000 hits, 325 home runs and maintained a .457 slugging percentage in his major leaguecareer...finished with 1,163 RBI, a .273 lifetime average and 2,028 games played.

Voted as a starting outfielder for the 1965 all-star game...collected 104 RBI that season, second-most in theAmerican League, and ranked sixth in the league with a .490 slugging percentage.

Struggled with an ankle injury in 1967 but returned to the all-star game in 1968...capped the season by batting.304 with a home run and three RBI in the World Series as the Tigers took the World Championship.

Threw out St. Louis Lou Brock at home plate during the Tigers 5-3 win in Game Five of the 1968 World Series. Tied a major league record with 11 putouts in left field on July 18, 1969 at Cleveland. Named to the all-star squad again in 1970 and 1973, hitting .305 and .316, respectively, and tallying 17 home

runs in each of those seasons...named to seven all-star teams in his career, but played in only four due to injury. Received the 1975 American League Outstanding Designated Hitter award and was named the 1975 Tiger of

the Year...hit .275 with 25 home runs in 1975, his first full season in the designated hitter role. Also earned league Designated Hitter and Comeback Player honors in 1979. Played for both Detroit and Texas in 1977, for Cleveland, Oakland and Toronto in 1978, and finished his

professional career with Seattle in 1979-80...hit 29 home runs in 1979 and collected 106 RBI. Became the 43rd player in major league history to collect 300 career home runs when he went deep off Jack

Morris in the Kingdome on June 6, 1979. Hit 20-or-more homers in seven of his seasons and remains fourth on the Tigers all-time list with 262. Named to the Tigers Greatest team as selected by fans in 1969. Played for and managed Valencia in the 1978-79 Venezuelan winter league, capturing the Caribbean Title. After retiring in 1981, held coaching positions with the Tigers, Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees and

Chicago White Sox. Departed Tiger Stadium in uniform during 1967 in a desperate attempt to quell rioting in Northwest Detroit. Served as second deputy chief and executive director chief for the Detroit Police Athletic League (PAL), and

worked with the United Way, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the Meals on Wheels Program and theFoundation Fighting Blindness...also served as an advisory committee member of the Skillman Foundation andwas a J.C. Penney Golden Rule Award panel member.

Inducted into the Military Hall of Fame for his service as a guest speaker on many occasions in the U.S. andabroad...enshrined in both the Afro-American Hall of Fame (1992) and Michigan Sports Hall of Fame (1987).

He and wife Gloria have seven children, 19 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

WILLIE

HORTON

SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO

THE PRESIDENT

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In his 59th year with the organization, the legendary Hall-of-Famer Mr. Tiger returns to the front office for a 10thyear as a special assistant and advisor to the clubs senior management. Named to his current position in January 2002 after entering the front office on June 18, 2001 as part of a

baseball committee created by owner Michael Ilitch. Following his outstanding playing career, Kaline spent 26 seasons providing color commentary for Tigers

television broadcasts. Began his broadcasting career in 1976, two seasons after his retirement as a player...joined fellow Hall-of-Famer

George Kell in the booth for WWJ-TV. Kaline and Kell remained a team through 1996, working with three different local television stations...Kaline

remained in the booth through part of the 2001 season with partners that included Hall-of-Famer Ernie Harwell,Jim Price and Frank Beckmann before leaving to join a baseball advisory committee. Played all 22 of his seasons with the Tigers, matched in longevity only by the legendary Ty Cobb. In 1980, became just the 10th player ever elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Was selected to 18 all-star games, tops among all Tigers, including 13 consecutive years (1955-67)...compiled

a .324 all-star average (12x37) and did not commit any errors. Won 10 Gold Gloves in 11 years from 1957-67...led the league in fielding twice (.993 mark in 1966, tied for lead

with a 1.000 mark in 1971). Recorded his 3,000th career hit off the Orioles Dave McNally on September 24, 1974, the 12th major league

player to reach that mark...finished his career with 3,007 hits, and was the first Tigers player since Ty Cobb in1921 to reach the 3,000-hit plateau.

Is the Tigers all-time leader with 2,834 games played and 399 home runs...is the only player other than Cobb tolead the franchise in any major career offensive category.

His distinguished major league career began with Detroit in 1953 when he was just 18 years old...went straightto the majors without ever playing in the minor leagues.

Runner-up for the American League Most Valuable Player award in 1955 and 1963...finished second to YogiBerra in 1955 and Elston Howard in 1963...chosen by The Sporting News as its Player of the Year both seasons.

Became the youngest player ever to lead the American League in hitting at age 20 as he won the AL batting titlein 1955 with a .340 average...was one day younger than Ty Cobb when he won the title in 1907.

Hit .300-or-better eight times and collected 20-or-more home runs nine times...topped .300 in five-of-six seasonsfrom 1958-63 and was the Tigers batting champion 10 times during his career.

Posted 399 career home runs and maintained a .297 lifetime batting average...collected his 300th home run in1967, becoming the 27th player in history to reach

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