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Michigan Sports Mount Rushmore: Readers decide the four greatest, with final spot a tight race

A look back at the life of Al Kaline, the Detroit Tigers great, who died on April 6, 2020, at age 85. Detroit Free Press

On Thursday, we asked you to help us decide who would make up the Mount Rushmore of Michigan sports figures.

As you know, there are only four spots available. And the rich history of athletics in this state provide some interesting debate.

As we expected, there were three shoo-ins.

When it comes to iconic sports figures, Barry Sanders, Gordie Howe and Al Kaline are the beginning of the conversation.