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Why I'm encouraged about the hiring of new Detroit Tigers president Scott Harris

After finishing an impressive introductory news conference, new Detroit Tigers president Scott Harris stepped off a platform on Tuesday afternoon in Comerica Park.

Harris did a few more interviews with reporters, and then something absolutely cool happened.

Something that revealed a different side of him.

Harris took time to meet an old man, sitting in a chair, off to the side.

A man with a cane and easy smile.

It was Willie Horton, the former Tigers great.

“Thank you for being here,” Harris said genuinely.

Horton started telling stories about growing up near where Comerica Park currently stands and playing for the Tigers.