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Chet Lemon, 1984 Tigers World Series Champion and All-Star, Dies at 70

The former center fielder, known for his athleticism and youth baseball advocacy, passed away after decades of health struggles.

Overview

  • Chet Lemon, a three-time MLB All-Star and key member of the Detroit Tigers' 1984 World Series team, died on May 8, 2025, at his home in Apopka, Florida.
  • Over a 16-season career with the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers, Lemon recorded a .273 batting average, 215 home runs, and 884 RBIs.
  • Diagnosed with a rare blood disorder, polycythemia vera, in 1990, Lemon endured over 13 strokes, leaving him unable to walk or talk in recent years.
  • Post-retirement, Lemon founded the Chet Lemon Foundation, focusing on youth baseball development and support for stroke and aphasia survivors.
  • The Detroit Tigers and members of the baseball community have paid tribute, highlighting his contributions both on and off the field.