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Former Detroit Tigers player, broadcaster Jim Price dies at 81

FILE - Jim Price is shown in Detroit, Friday, Sept. 7, 2018. Price, a former Detroit Tigers catcher who played on their 1968 championship team and broadcast analyst for decades, has died. He was 81. The Tigers announced his death Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023.(AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Overview

  • Jim Price played for the Tigers during their 1968 World Series championship season.
  • Price had a 30-year broadcasting career with the Tigers alongside iconic announcers.
  • He was known for his unique phrases and founded a nonprofit for people with autism.
  • Price had been absent from Tigers games this season due to declining health.
  • The 81-year-old spent his career as a Tigers player, broadcaster, and community advocate.