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Jim Price: 1941-2023

The Detroit News

Jim Price, a former Detroit Tigers catcher who played on the 1968 World Series team and was a broadcast analyst for decades, died at age 81.
1968 Detroit Tigers teammates Mickey Lolich, from left, Jim Price and Tom Matchick laugh during their introductions during a pregame ceremony in 2013 at Comerica Park.
Former Tigers catcher Jim Price, who was a radio analyst and color commentator since the 1990s, died on Monday. He was 81.
Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander, center, meets with 1968 World Series players from left, Don Wert, Mickey Lolich, Jim Price, Verlander, Jon Warden and Denny McLain before the game against the Twins on May 25, 2013.
From left, Mickey Lolich, Jim Price and John Hiller, members of the Detroit Tigers 1968 World Series team, take part in a pre-game ceremony to honor the team on May 25, 2013.
Former Tigers pitcher John Hiller, right, and catcher Jim Price take part in a pre-game ceremony honoring the 1968 Tigers on May 25, 2013.
Former Tigers pitcher John Hiller, right, and catcher Jim Price take part in a pre-game ceremony honoring the 1968 Tigers on May 25, 2013.