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Former Tiger Jack Morris talks about his experience during the special pregame ceremony to retire the Hall of Fame pitcher ' s No. 47 before the Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins game at Comerica Park in Detroit on Aug. 12, 2018.
Former Tiger Jack Morris talks about his experience during the special pregame ceremony to retire the Hall of Fame pitcher's No. 47 before the Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins game at Comerica Park in Detroit on Aug. 12, 2018.
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Jack Morris comes onto the field during the special pregame ceremony to retire his No. 47.
Jack Morris comes onto the field during the special pregame ceremony to retire his No. 47.
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Former Tiger great and Hall of Fame pitcher Jack Morris speaks during the special pregame ceremony to retire his No. 47.
Former Tiger great and Hall of Fame pitcher Jack Morris speaks during the special pregame ceremony to retire his No. 47.
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A video about Jack Morris plays on the scoreboard during the special pregame ceremony.
A video about Jack Morris plays on the scoreboard during the special pregame ceremony.
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Tigers chairman and CEO Chris Ilitch, right, watches while Jack Morris, left, sits in his No. 47 seat from Tiger Stadium during the special pregame ceremony.
Tigers chairman and CEO Chris Ilitch, right, watches while Jack Morris, left, sits in his No. 47 seat from Tiger Stadium during the special pregame ceremony.
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Tigers chairman and CEO Chris Ilitch, right, unveils a Waterford crystal No. 47 for Jack Morris during the special pregame ceremony.
Tigers chairman and CEO Chris Ilitch, right, unveils a Waterford crystal No. 47 for Jack Morris during the special pregame ceremony.
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Tigers chairman and CEO Chris Ilitch, center, unveils a Waterford crystal No. 47 for Jack Morris, left, during the special pregame ceremony.
Tigers chairman and CEO Chris Ilitch, center, unveils a Waterford crystal No. 47 for Jack Morris, left, during the special pregame ceremony.
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Jack Morris, left, listens while a teammate from 1984 talks about Morris ' legacy during the special pregame ceremony.
Jack Morris, left, listens while a teammate from 1984 talks about Morris' legacy during the special pregame ceremony.
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Fans and players on the stage stand and cheer as the No. 47 is uncovered on the center field wall during the special pregame ceremony.
Fans and players on the stage stand and cheer as the No. 47 is uncovered on the center field wall during the special pregame ceremony.
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Photographers get a group photo of the dignitaries on the stage with Jack Morris, seated center, after the special pregame ceremony.
Photographers get a group photo of the dignitaries on the stage with Jack Morris, seated center, after the special pregame ceremony.
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Former Tigers pitcher and Hall of Famer Jack Morris throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the game.
Former Tigers pitcher and Hall of Famer Jack Morris throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the game.
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Jack Morris after he throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the game.
Jack Morris after he throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the game.
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Jack Morris.
Jack Morris.
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Jack Morris, left, with Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire after the special pregame ceremony.
Jack Morris, left, with Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire after the special pregame ceremony.
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Members of the 1984 Tigers World Champion team gather before the special pregame ceremony to retire the No. 47 of Tigers pitcher and Hall of Fame pitcher Jack Morris.
Members of the 1984 Tigers World Champion team gather before the special pregame ceremony to retire the No. 47 of Tigers pitcher and Hall of Fame pitcher Jack Morris.
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Jack Morris, left, and Alan Trammell, both inducted into the Hall of Fame this year, look at something on a phone before the ceremony.
Jack Morris, left, and Alan Trammell, both inducted into the Hall of Fame this year, look at something on a phone before the ceremony.
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In the second inning, Tigers ' JaCoby Jones, left, and Jim Adduci stand next to the special edition of the on-deck circle honoring Jack Morris.
In the second inning, Tigers' JaCoby Jones, left, and Jim Adduci stand next to the special edition of the on-deck circle honoring Jack Morris.
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Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd works in the third inning.
Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd works in the third inning.
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Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd works in the third inning.
Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd works in the third inning.
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The number 47 cut into the outfield grass seen in the fifth inning while Tigers' Matthew Boyd pitches.
The number 47 cut into the outfield grass seen in the fifth inning while Tigers' Matthew Boyd pitches.
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The number 47 cut into the outfield grass seen in the fifth inning.
The number 47 cut into the outfield grass seen in the fifth inning.
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A fan with a Miguel Cabrera shirt sitting up in the shade of the upper deck.
A fan with a Miguel Cabrera shirt sitting up in the shade of the upper deck.
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Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario about to throw to first for an out in the third inning.
Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario about to throw to first for an out in the third inning.
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A special patch on the Tigers uniforms to honor Jack Morris.
A special patch on the Tigers uniforms to honor Jack Morris.
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Tigers pitcher Joe Jimenez works in the eighth inning.
Tigers pitcher Joe Jimenez works in the eighth inning.
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Tigers pitcher Joe Jimenez watches his first pitch in the eighth inning get taken over to the right-field stands by Twins ' Max Kepler.
Tigers pitcher Joe Jimenez watches his first pitch in the eighth inning get taken over to the right-field stands by Twins' Max Kepler.
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Tigers third base coach Dave Clark signals to Niko Goodrum in the eighth inning.
Tigers third base coach Dave Clark signals to Niko Goodrum in the eighth inning.
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Tigers' Ronny Rodriguez watches his RBI double in the eighth inning.
Tigers' Ronny Rodriguez watches his RBI double in the eighth inning.
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Tigers' Ronny Rodriguez reacts after his RBI double in the eighth inning.
Tigers' Ronny Rodriguez reacts after his RBI double in the eighth inning.
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Tigers pitcher Shane Greene works in the ninth inning.
Tigers pitcher Shane Greene works in the ninth inning.
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