Thu May 08 16:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Detroit Tigers Legend Chet Lemon Passes Away at 70
**DETROIT, MI** – Former Detroit Tigers center fielder Chet Lemon, a key member of the 1984 World Series championship team, passed away Thursday at the age of 70, the team announced. Further details surrounding his death have not yet been released. Lemon, a fan favorite known for his stellar defense and contributions to the Tigers’ success, will be remembered as a pivotal figure in franchise history. The organization is expected to release a more comprehensive statement in the coming days.