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Chet Lemon, MLB All-Star and 1984 World Series Champion

The Detroit Tigers and baseball community honor Lemon's legacy as a player and youth mentor following his passing at his Florida home.

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Chet Lemon of the Detroit Tigers slides under the tag of Alan Wiggins at second base during World Series game three between the San Diego Padres and Detroit Tigers on October 12, 1984 at Tiger Stadium in Detroit, Michigan.
Former Detroit Tigers center fielder Chet Lemon throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 4 of the MLB American League Championship Series baseball playoffs in Detroit, Michigan, October 12, 2011. REUTERS/Mike Cassese/File Photo
Former White Sox center fielder Chet Lemon, who died Thursday, May 8, 2025, at age 70. (Ernie Cox Jr./Chicago Tribune)

Overview

  • Chet Lemon, a three-time All-Star and key member of the Detroit Tigers' 1984 World Series-winning team, passed away peacefully at his Florida home on Thursday at the age of 70.
  • Lemon played 16 MLB seasons, including seven with the Chicago White Sox and nine with the Detroit Tigers, amassing a .273 batting average, 215 home runs, and 884 RBIs in 1,988 games.
  • After retiring in 1990, Lemon faced significant health challenges, including a rare blood disorder, over a dozen strokes, and over 300 hospital visits, leaving him unable to walk or talk in recent years.
  • The Detroit Tigers and former teammates paid tribute to Lemon's contributions on and off the field, highlighting his work with the Chet Lemon Foundation, which supports youth baseball development.
  • Lemon's wife, Gigi, shared that he died while sleeping on his reclining sofa, and his family has expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support from fans and the baseball community.