Willie Horton is going back to the All-Star Game.
The Detroit Tigers icon will be an honorary coach and join the festivities at Dodger Stadium on July 19, Major League Baseball announced on Monday.
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker selected Horton, who is a four-time All-Star. Horton currently is serving as a special assistant to Al Avila, the Tigers' executive vice president and general manager.
Horton played 18 seasons in the majors, 14 of them coming in Detroit. His best season was in 1968 when the 25-year-old helped the Tigers win the World Series. Horton finished fourth in MVP voting, with a .