ANAHEIM, CA: Chet Lemon of the Detroit Tigers bats against the California Angels at the Big A in Anahiem, California. (Photo by Owen C. Shaw/Getty Images)
Growing up as a Detroit Tigers fan in the ’80s, names like Alan Trammell, Lou Whitaker, Jack Morris, and others come to your mind. The image of Sparky Anderson on the steps with his pipe and his glasses may also come to mind.
One image that stands out in the TV medium was this “highlight reel” catch by Tigers centerfield Chet Lemon.
Fun fact. The catch in the WDIV promo was from a July 24 1983 game against the Angels.