In a flashback column from 1986, Chet Lemon had a unique relationship with his ratty old glove, which had been through wars ...

Former Detroit Tigers center fielder Chet Lemon, a key member of the 1984 World Series championship team, has died at age 70. Lemon's impact extended beyond his MLB career through his youth ...

Former Detroit Tigers center fielder Chet Lemon, key member of 1984 World Series champions, died May 8 at his home in Florida ...

Chet Lemon, a three-time All Star and World Series champion with the 1984 Detroit Tigers, has died at the age of 70.

Former Detroit Tigers outfielder Chet Lemon died at 70 on Thursday. This is a roundup of reactions to his death.

Chet Lemon, one of the most productive and under-appreciated players of his era, has died at the age of 70, the Detroit Tigers announced on Thursday. The club's statement reads: "The Detroit ...

Former Detroit Tigers center fielder Chet Lemon, a key member of the 1984 World Series championship team, has died at age 70.

Editor's note: This column originally ran in the Detroit Free Press on April 11, 1986. Chet Lemon died on May 8, 2025. A note from Mitch: I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Chet Lemon.

Chet Lemon, a 16-year MLB veteran and 1984 World Series champion, died on Thursday. He was 70. “He was sleeping on his reclining sofa,” his wife, Gigi Lemon, told the Detroit Free Press.