Willie Horton, a longtime member of the Detroit Tigers and a special assistant to the general manager, is headed to the 2022 All-Star Game on July 19 at Dodger Stadium.
He accepted an invitation from American League manager Dusty Baker — the manager of the Houston Astros — to serve as the AL's honorary coach for the Midsummer Classic.
On the National League side, Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker asked Washington National manager Dave Martinez and Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts to join him as honorary coaches.
Horton, 79, played 15 of his 18 MLB seasons for the Tigers, from 1963-77.