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The 2012 Detroit Tigers Information Guide is a production of theDetroit Tigers Baseball Media Relations Department

Copyright 2012, Detroit Tigers, Inc. Vice President, Communications: Ron Colangelo

Editor/Designer: Brian BrittenAssistant Editor/Designer: Rick ThompsonEditing/Layout Assistance: Aileen Villarreal

Special Thanks: Mike Smith, James Orr, Tom Moore and Giovanni HernandezCover Design: Ignite Creative

Photo Credits: Mark Cunningham, Calvin Doctor, Michael Zagaris, Gene Boyars, Steve Kovich,Bill Sanders, Detroit News, National Baseball Hall of Fame, MLB Photos and Getty Images

Statistical Information: Elias Sports Bureau, STATS LLC, MLBAM and David VincentPrinting: Johnston Lithograph, Inc., 11334 Hunt Street, Romulus, MI 48174All information contained in this guide is correct as of February 5, 2012

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

American League Central Division Champions ................................................................................................................................................... 4Tigers Most Valuable Players and Cy Young Award Winners ............................................................................................................................. 6TIGERS EXECUTIVES AND FRONT OFFICEStaff, Front Office Directory ............................................................................................................................................................................... 10Executive Biographies ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 12TIGERS MANAGER AND COACHING STAFFManager and Coaches Biographies .................................................................................................................................................................. 44TIGERS PLAYERSPlayer Biographies............................................................................................................................................................................................. 56How the 2012 Tigers Were Built ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2192011 TIGERS SEASON REVIEWStatistics, 2011 Tigers...................................................................................................................................................................................... 222Highs and Lows, 2011 ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 223Day-by-Day Results, 2011 Tigers .................................................................................................................................................................... 224Fielding, 2010 Tigers ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 227Tigers Club Statistics ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 228Transactions, 2011 Tigers................................................................................................................................................................................ 229TIGERS OPPONENTSAmerican League Opponents .......................................................................................................................................................................... 232National League Opponents ............................................................................................................................................................................ 239Series Sweeps

By Detroit ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 242By Opponents ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 242

TIGERS HISTORYYear-by-Year Tigers Results ............................................................................................................................................................................ 244Home and Road Records, Tigers All-Time ...................................................................................................................................................... 245National League, Detroit Club

Year-by-Year Results.................................................................................................................................................................................. 245All-Time Roster........................................................................................................................................................................................... 268

Won-Lost Records, by Game Number............................................................................................................................................................. 246Batting

Year-by-Year Statistics ............................................................................................................................................................................... 247Yearly Club Leaders ................................................................................................................................................................................... 250100-or-More Runs Scored, Tigers with ...................................................................................................................................................... 257200-or-More Hits, Tigers with ..................................................................................................................................................................... 25740-or-More Doubles, Tigers with ................................................................................................................................................................ 25820-or-More Home Runs, Tigers with .......................................................................................................................................................... 258100-or-More RBI, Tigers with ..................................................................................................................................................................... 259

PitchingYear-by-Year Statistics ............................................................................................................................................................................... 248Yearly Club Leaders ................................................................................................................................................................................... 25320-or-More Wins, Tigers with ..................................................................................................................................................................... 25920-or-More Saves, Tigers with ................................................................................................................................................................... 260200-or-More Strikeouts, Tigers with ........................................................................................................................................................... 260

Baserunning, Tigers with 20-or-More Stolen Bases ........................................................................................................................................ 259League Leaders, Tigers ................................................................................................................................................................................... 260Attendance History........................................................................................................................................................................................... 261Comerica Park Crowds ................................................................................................................................................................................... 261Managers, All-Time .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 262Coaches, All-Time............................................................................................................................................................................................ 263Rosters, All-Time.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 263Trades, All-Time Tigers .................................................................................................................................................................................... 268Opening Day Lineups ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 274Last Time It Happened in a Game................................................................................................................................................................... 277TIGERS RECORDSBatting

Individual Records ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 284Team Records ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 286Career Top 10s........................................................................................................................................................................................... 302Single-Season Top 10s............................................................................................................................................................................... 304Single-Season Rookie Tops 10s ................................................................................................................................................................ 306

BaserunningIndividual and Team Records ..................................................................................................................................................................... 288

PitchingIndividual Records ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 289Team Records ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 291Career Top 10s........................................................................................................................................................................................... 303Single-Season Top 10s............................................................................................................................................................................... 305Single-Season Rookie Tops 10s ................................................................................................................................................................ 307

FieldingIndividual Records ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 292Team Records ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 292Errorless Streaks ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 308

Club Miscellaneous Records ........................................................................................................................................................................... 293Comerica Park Records................................................................................................................................................................................... 294Tigers Single-Game Batting Feats................................................................................................................................................................... 298Low-Hit Games by Tigers ................................................................................................................................................................................ 299

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SLow-Hit Games versus Tigers.......................................................................................................................................................................... 300Tigers Grand Slams, Lead-Off Home Runs and Walk-Off Home Runs........................................................................................................... 301Games Played, Career Top 10s....................................................................................................................................................................... 308ALL-STAR GAME HISTORYAll-Star Games in Detroit ................................................................................................................................................................................. 310All-Star Game Selections................................................................................................................................................................................. 312TIGERS POST-SEASON HISTORYSeries Summaries............................................................................................................................................................................................ 314Batting

Individual Records ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 331Team Records ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 335

PitchingIndividual Records ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 333Team Records ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 336

BaserunningIndividual Records ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 333Team Records ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 336

Club Fielding Records .................................................................................................................................................................................... 338Club Miscellaneous Records ........................................................................................................................................................................... 338Attendance History........................................................................................................................................................................................... 339Post-Season Home Runs ................................................................................................................................................................................ 339TIGERS IN THE HALL OF FAMEHall of Fame Tigers Biographies ..................................................................................................................................................................... 342TIGERS AWARD WINNERSAward Winners................................................................................................................................................................................................. 350MEDIA INFORMATIONMedia Guidelines ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 354Radio and Television........................................................................................................................................................................................ 355Broadcasters.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 356Media Relations Staff, Tigers........................................................................................................................................................................... 359TIGERS PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AND SCOUTINGMinor Leagues

Affiliate Directory ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 362Review of 2011........................................................................................................................................................................................... 364Player Development Awards ...................................................................................................................................................................... 364Instructors, Managers and Coaches .......................................................................................................................................................... 366Trainers....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 386Players........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 392

Scouting Directory............................................................................................................................................................................................ 388First-Year Player Draft, 2011 .......................................................................................................................................................................... 391SPRING TRAINING INFORMATIONSpring Training Information.............................................................................................................................................................................. 4482012 Tigers Spring Training Schedule............................................................................................................................................................. 451Attendance Records ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 452Spring Statistics, 2011 ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 454COMERICA PARK INFORMATIONComerica Park Information .............................................................................................................................................................................. 456Moments in Comerica Park History ................................................................................................................................................................. 459Ticket Information ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 460TIGERS IN THE COMMUNITYTigers in the Community.................................................................................................................................................................................. 462MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATIONTigers 2012 40-Man Roster ............................................................................................................................................................................. 466Tigers 2012 Non-Roster Invitees ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4682012 Spring Training Roster ............................................................................................................................................................................ 469City of Detroit Skyline ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4712012 Tigers Season Schedule ........................................................................................................................................................................ 472

2012 INFORMATION BOXES

20-20 Club, Tigers ........................................... 24040-Year-Old Tigers to Hit a Home Run ............ 180All-Time Team, Tigers ...................................... 245Anderson’s Legacy .......................................... 347Back-to-Back Home Runs in Playoffs ................329BBWAA, Detroit Chapter .................................. 358Brothers to Play for the Tigers ...........................260Centering on Frustration .................................. 366Closing Time .................................................... 218Comerica Park Firsts ....................................... 241Consecutive Games Played ............................ 249Consecutive One-Run Wins...............................228Consecutive Saves Converted by Tigers ......... 226Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association ......... 376Detroit Tigers Olde English ‘D’ ......................... 384Dimensional Dingers .......................................... 48Dwight Lowry Man of the Year Award .............. 370First-Round Draft Picks, 1965-2011 ................. 238General Managers, Detroit Tigers ...................... 32Grand Slams, First Home Run ........................ 388Grand Slams, Tigers Monthly Record .............. 173Hall of Fame Game, Tigers in .......................... 343Harwell Enshrined in Cooperstown .................. 345

Hitting Streaks by Tigers Rookies ...................... 54Home Runs, Tigers Monthly Leaders .............. 297Home Runs at Comerica Park ......................... 215Home Runs, Back-to-Back-to-Back ................. 368Home Runs, Longest at Comerica Park .......... 152How They Became the “Tigers” ....................... 380Inside-the-Park Home Runs ............................ 129Instant Replay .................................................. 352Interleague Records ......................................... 276Kaline Wins Batting Title at Age 20 ................. 344Largest Series Crowds at Comerica Park ....... 144Lead-off Home Run in Post-Season ..................316Longest Streaks without a Loss ....................... 369Michigan Sports Hall of Fame, Tigers in .......... 378Multi-Home Runs During the Post-Season ...... 327Opening Day Blankings ..................................... 51Opening Day Trifecta ......................................... 96Pre-Game Workout Schedule .......................... 237Presidents, Detroit Tigers Club .......................... 25Qualifications, League Statistical Titles ........... 383Qualifications, Rookie ...................................... 375RBI in First Season with Tigers ....................... 350Retired Tigers Uniform Numbers ..................... 246

Roberto Clemente Award ................................. 387Rookie Winning Ways ...................................... 217Rookies Piling up the Hits ................................ 282Saves, Tigers Monthly Record ........................... 37Social Media .................................................... 360Stars Among Stars ........................................... 239Stearnes’ Star Shines at Hall of Fame ............ 346Strikeouts, Tops by Tigers in ML Debut ............. 46Thanks a Million, Tigers Fans ............................ 88Three Million Mark, Tigers Reach in 2008 ......... 85Tiger Stadium Final Facts ................................ 385Tigers Catchers Stopping Running Game ....... 153Tigers Managers, Ten were Catchers .............. 179Tigers Picking-off the Opposition ..................... 155Tigers Quadruple-Doubles ............................... 227Tigers Triple Crown .......................................... 390Trammell, Whitaker Set AL Record .................. 382Two Million Tigers Fans ..................................... 35Walking Away a Winner, Playoffs ..................... 323Walking-Off with Three Wins ........................... 136Winning Streaks by Tigers Rookies ................. 340Wins by a Young Tigers Pitcher .........................258


AL CENTRAL CHAMPIONS

2011 AMERICAN LEAGUE CENTRAL DIVISION CHAMPIONS

The Detroit Tigers enjoyed a banner year in 2011 as Manager Jim Leyland guided the team to a 95-67 record toearn the club’s first-ever American League Central Division title and the first overall division crown since winningthe American League East Division in 1987. The Tigers success continued into October as the Tigers defeated theNew York Yankees in five games in the American League Division Series before eventually losing to the TexasRangers in six games in the American League Championship Series.

The Tigers banner year was keyed by one of the greatest individual performances by a player in franchise history. Justin Verlander posted a 24-5 record, 2.40 ERA and 250 strikeouts and was named the AmericanLeague Cy Young Award winner and Most Valuable Player by the BaseballWriters Association of America. He is the first Tigers player to win both honors since Guillermo Hernandez in 1984. He was the first pitcher in baseball to win both awards since Oakland’s Dennis Eckersley in 1992 andthe first starting pitcher since Boston’s Roger Clemens in 1986.

Verlander led the American League with 24 wins, a 2.40 ERA and 250strikeouts to become the second pitcher in franchise history to win the triplecrown, joining Hall of Famer Hal Newhouser, who accomplished the feat in1945. In addition to leading the league in the triple crown categories,Verlander also led the league with an .828 winning percentage, 251.0innings pitched, a .192 batting average against, 6.24 hits per nine inningsand 8.39 baserunners per nine innings.

Verlander also tossed the second no-hitter of his career on May 7 atToronto and was named to the all-star team for the fourth time in his career.


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Joining Verlander on the all-star squad was teammate Miguel Cabrera,who also put together an MVP-caliber season. The slugging first basemanbatted .344 to win the first batting title of his major league career. He led themajor leagues with a .448 on-base percentage while becoming just the fifthplayer in franchise history to score 100 runs, drive in 100 runs and walk 100times in the same season. Cabrera led the team with 111 runs scored, 197hits, 48 doubles, 30 home runs, 105 RBI and 108 walks.

Cabrera heated up as the Tigers pulled away in the division race, batting.408 with 23 doubles, eight home runs and 37 RBI over the final two monthsof the season. He continued his hot hitting in the post-season, batting .314with four doubles, four home runs and 10 RBI in 11 games during October.He also walked 12 times during the post-season and led the majors with a.489 on-base percentage.

Closer Jose Valverde was also named to the all-star team in 2011 as he establishedcareer highs with 75 appearances, 49 saves and 72.1 innings pitched. He led theAmerican League with 75 appearances and 49 saves and brought home hardware following the season as he was named Major League Baseball Delivery Man of theYear. Valverde was a perfect 49-for-49 in save appearances, setting a new clubrecord for saves in a season and consecutive saves.

In addition to setting the club record for consecutive saves in a season, he becameonly the third pitcher in major league history to be perfect in all of his save chancesduring a single season while posting 40-or-more saves. He joined Eric Gagne with 55consecutive saves for the 2003 Los Angeles Dodgers and Brad Lidge with 41 consecutive saves for the 2008 Philadelphia Phillies.

Rounding out the Tigers five all-stars were bothJhonny Peralta and Alex Avila. Peralta was named tothe all-star team for the first time in his career andranked among the top offensive shortstops in theAmerican League, finishing second with a .299 batting average and 84 RBI when playing the positionin 2011. The all-star selection was also a first forAvila, who was voted to start behind the plate for theAmerican League, becoming the first Tigers catcherto start the all-star game since Ivan Rodriguez in2007. Avila emerged as one of the top catchers in theleague, earning Silver Slugger honors after leading allAmerican League catchers with a .292 batting average, 130 hits, 32 doubles, 77 RBI and a .507slugging percentage while catching.

Another key to the Tigers offensive attack in 2011 was designated hitter Victor Martinez. The switch-hitter batted.330 with 40 doubles, 12 home runs and 103 RBI in his first season with the Tigers. He finished fourth in theAmerican League with the .330 batting average, while ranking 10th with 103 RBI. Additionally, Martinez topped theAmerican League with a .394 batting average with runners in scoring position.

The Tigers also added two key players down the stretch who filled a bigrole in the playoff push. Righthander Doug Fister was acquired from theSeattle Mariners on July 30 and excelled in his first action with the Tigers.He posted an 8-1 record and 1.79 ERA in 11 games with the Tigers andearned the victory in the division-clinching win over the Oakland Athleticson September 16, limiting the Athletics to one run on three hits over eightinnings. Fister was also on the hill for the Tigers in the deciding Game Fiveof the American League Division Series against New York at YankeeStadium. He limited the Yankees to one run on five hits in five innings toearn his first post-season victory.

Outfielder Delmon Young was acquired from the Minnesota Twins onAugust 15 and plugged into the lineup as the Tigers everyday left fielder.Young batted .274 with eight home runs and 32 RBI in 40 games down thestretch with the Tigers. He also matched a club record with five home runsduring the post-season, including a key home run in the decisive GameFive victory over New York at Yankee Stadium.

Justin Verlander completed one of the greatest seasons in franchise history in 2011, posting a 24-5 record, 2.40ERA and 250 strikeouts to lead the American League in all three categories and he was named the AmericanLeague Cy Young Award winner and Most Valuable Player by the Baseball Writers Association of America.

Verlander became the third pitcher in franchise history to win the Cy Young Award and the seventh player toearn Most Valuable Player honors. He joined Denny McLain and Guillermo Hernandez as the only pitchers in franchise history to win both awards in the same season. Additionally, he became the first American League pitcher to earn Most Valuable Player honors since Oakland’s Dennis Eckersley in 1992 and the first starting pitchersince Boston’s Roger Clemens in 1986.

By winning the Cy Young Award and Most Valuable Player in 2011 and the American League Rookie of the Yearin 2006, Verlander became just the second player in major league history to win the Rookie of the Year, Cy YoungAward and Most Valuable Player. He joined Don Newcombe, who accomplished the feat by winning NationalLeague Rookie of the Year honors in 1949 and the Cy Young Award and National League Most Valuable Player in1956 with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Verlander also became just the second Tigers pitcher to earn triple crown honors, joining Hal Newhouser whotopped the league in wins, ERA and strikeouts in 1945. He also became the first American League pitcher to winthe triple crown since Minnesota’s Johan Santana in 2006. In addition to wins, ERA and strikeouts, Verlander alsoled the league with an .828 winning percentage, 251.0 innings pitched, a .192 batting average against, 6.24 hitsper nine innings and 8.39 baserunners per nine innings. He tied for the lead with 34 games started, finished thirdwith 9.0 strikeouts per nine innings and 4.39 strikeouts per walk, tied for fourth with four complete games, tied forfifth with two shutouts and tied for seventh with 2.0 walks per nine innings.

The righthander further etched his name into the record books on May 7 at Toronto when he tossed the second no-hitter of his career, allowing just one walk in a 9-0 victory over the Blue Jays. He became the second pitcher infranchise history to toss two career no-hitters, joining Virgil Trucks who fired two no-hitters during the 1952 season. According to STATS LLC, he became the 27th pitcher to record two career no-hitters in the American orNational League.

Verlander made nearly a clean sweep of the post-season awards, earning American League Pitcher of the Yearand Major League Player of the Year honors from The Sporting News, while also earning American LeagueOutstanding Pitcher and Major League Player of the Year honors from his peers in the Major League BaseballPlayers Choice Awards.


TIGERS MVP AND CY YOUNG

VERLANDER NAMED AMERICAN LEAGUEMOST VALUABLE PLAYER

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GREENBERG WINS TWO MOST VALUABLE PLAYER AWARDSOn the heels of Cochrane’s 1934 Most Valuable Player Award, Hall of

Fame first baseman Hank Greenberg put together a monstrous 1935 season where he batted .328 with 46 doubles, 16 triples, 36 home runsand 170 RBI to earn his first career Most Valuable Player Award.Greenberg led the league with his 36 home runs, 170 RBI, 389 totalbases and 98 extra-base hits.

Like Cochrane, Greenberg’s performance helped lead the Tigers to theWorld Series, but this time around the Tigers defeated the Chicago Cubsin six games to earn the club’s first-ever World Series title. Greenbergwas limited to two games during the series due to a broken wrist sufferedin Game Two, but still managed to belt a home run and drive in a pair ofruns in his six at-bats prior to the injury.

Greenberg earned Most Valuable Player honors again in 1940 afterbatting .340 with 50 doubles, 41 home runs and 150 RBI. He led theleague with 50 doubles, 41 home runs, 150 RBI, 384 total bases, 99extra-base hits and a .670 slugging percentage, while finishing secondwith a .433 on-base percentage and fifth with a .340 batting average.

His efforts propelled the Tigers to the World Series, but the club wouldfall to the Cincinnati Reds in seven games despite his .357 batting average with four extra-base hits and six RBI during the series.

GEHRINGER BECOMES TIGERS THIRD MVP IN FOUR SEASONS IN 1937Hall of Fame second baseman Charlie Gehringer became the

third Tigers player to win Most Valuable Player honors in a four-season span when he received the award in 1937. Gehringerbatted .371 with 40 doubles, a triple, 14 home runs and 96 RBI,establishing career highs with the .371 batting average and a.458 on-base percentage. He won the American League battingtitle with the .371 batting average, topping New York’s LouGehrig, who finished second at .351. In addition to his offensivesuccess, Gehringer led all league second basemen with acareer-high .986 fielding percentage and finished second in bothputouts and assists.

The award came after four consecutive seasons of finishing inthe top six in Most Valuable Player voting as he finished secondin 1934, fourth in 1936 and sixth in both 1933 and 1935.Gehringer broke through to win the award by edging New York’sJoe Dimaggio by just four points in the voting, while teammateHank Greenberg finished third in his bid to win back-to-backMost Valuable Player Awards.

COCHRANE BECOMES FIRST TIGERS MOST VALUABLE PLAYERHall of Fame catcher Mickey Cochrane joined the Tigers in 1934 as

a player-manager after nine seasons with the Philadelphia Athletics.He was known as a natural leader on the field and came to the Tigerswith a Most Valuable Player Award on his resume, having won theaward in 1928 with the Athletics.

He made an immediate impact on the Tigers, guiding the club to a101-53 record and a berth in the World Series for the first time since1909. He batted .320 with 32 doubles, two home runs and 76 RBI tobecome the first player in franchise history to earn Most ValuablePlayer honors.

The Most Valuable Player voting in 1934 was dominated by theTigers. Second baseman Charlie Gehringer trailed Cochrane by twopoints in the voting and finished second, while pitcher SchoolboyRowe finished fourth, first baseman Hank Greenberg finished sixthand third baseman Marv Owen finished ninth. Cochrane remains theonly catcher in club history to win the Most Valuable Player Award.



MCLAIN BECOMES FIRST TIGERS CY YOUNG AWARD WINNERThe 1968 season was a magical one for the Detroit Tigers and their ace

righthander Denny McLain. McLain finished the season with a 31-6 recordand 1.96 ERA to become the first major league pitcher to win 30 gamessince Dizzy Dean posted a 30-6 record for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1934.No pitcher has reached 30 wins since McLain, making him the only pitcher innearly 80 seasons to accomplish the feat.

In addition to his dominance in the win column, McLain also led the leaguein winning percentage, games started, complete games and innings pitchedin 1968 and was voted both the American League Cy Young Award winnerand Most Valuable Player. McLain became the first pitcher in franchise history to win the Cy Young Award and joined Newhouser as the secondpitcher to win Most Valuable Player honors.

He followed the 1968 season with a 24-9 record and 2.80 ERA in 1969.He led the league in victories, games started and innings pitched and wasvoted the American League Cy Young Award winner for the second consecutive season. He remains the only pitcher in franchise history to winmultiple Cy Young Awards.

HERNANDEZ EARNS BOTH MVP AND CY YOUNG HONORS IN 1984The 1984 season was a memorable one for the Detroit Tigers as the

team jumped out to a 35-5 start and rolled to a World Series title. RelieverGuillermo Hernandez was a stopper on the pitching staff, posting a 9-3record, 1.92 ERA and 32 saves in 80 games out of the bullpen. He converted 32 consecutive saves during the season, a club record thatstood until Jose Valverde posted 49 consecutive saves in 2011.

Hernandez led the league in appearances and games finished, whileallowing just 96 hits in 140.1 innings out of the bullpen. The 140.1 inningspitched out of the bullpen remains second-most in franchise history by arelief pitcher, trailing 150.0 innings by John Hiller in 1974.

For his efforts, he was voted both the American League Cy YoungAward winner and Most Valuable Player. He became the second pitcher infranchise history to earn Cy Young honors and the third pitcher in franchise history to earn Most Valuable Player honors, joining DennyMcLain as just the second to earn both the Cy Young Award and MostValuable Player Award in the same season.

NEWHOUSER WINS BACK-TO-BACK MVP AWARDSThe Tigers run of Most Valuable Player Awards continued with

Hal Newhouser, who became the first pitcher in franchise history towin the award in 1944. He followed with a second Most ValuablePlayer honor in 1945, giving Detroit six Most Valuable PlayerAwards over an 11-season span from 1934-45.

Newhouser posted a 29-9 record and 2.22 ERA during the 1944season, leading the league with 29 wins and 187 strikeouts. Inaddition to his Most Valuable Player honor, Newhouser was theinaugural winner of the American League Pitcher of the Year Awardfrom The Sporting News.

Newhouser followed up the 1944 season by winning the AmericanLeague triple crown with a 25-9 record, 1.81 ERA and 212 strikeouts in 1945. He also led the league that year with 36 gamesstarted, 29 complete games, eight shutouts and 313.1 inningspitched. He was also named Major League Player of the Year andAmerican League Pitcher of the Year by The Sporting News.

Newhouser nearly won a third consecutive Most Valuable PlayerAward in 1946, losing to Boston’s Ted Williams by 27 points afterposting a 26-9 record and 1.94 ERA. He led the league in bothwins and ERA, finishing second in strikeouts to narrowly miss asecond consecutive triple crown.

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Owner/Director ........................................................................................................................................Michael IlitchExecutive OfficePresident, Chief Executive Officer & General Manager ..........................................................................................David Dombrowski Executive Vice President, Business Operations ...........................................................................................................Duane McLeanSenior Vice President .....................................................................................................................................................Jim Devellano Vice President/Assistant General Manager ...............................................................................................................................Al AvilaVice President, Amateur Scouting/Special Assistant to the General Manager ................................................................David ChaddVice President, Communications...................................................................................................................................Ron ColangeloVice President, Corporate Partnerships ...........................................................................................................................Steve HarmsVice President, Park Operations.....................................................................................................................................Michael HealyVice President.............................................................................................................................................................Charles P. JonesVice President, Community & Public Affairs......................................................................................................................Elaine LewisVice President, Ticket & Suite Sales.......................................................................................................................................Scot PettVice President, Finance & Administration, Chief Financial Officer................................................................................Stephen QuinnVice President, Player Personnel .........................................................................................................................................Scott ReidVice President, Baseball Legal Counsel.........................................................................................................................John WesthoffVice President, Marketing ........................................................................................................................................Ellen Hill ZeringueSpecial Assistant to the President.....................................................................................................................................Willie HortonSpecial Assistant to the President...........................................................................................................................................Al KalineExecutive Assistant to the President, Chief Executive Officer & General Manager ............................................................Marty Lyon Executive Assistant to the Executive Vice President, Business Operations.............................................................Peggy Thompson Executive Assistant to the VP/Assistant GM & VP, Baseball Legal Counsel ..................................................................Eileen SurmaAdministrative/Accounting Assistant.....................................................................................................................................Tracy RicePublic Affairs Administrative Assistant.........................................................................................................................Donna BernardoBaseball OperationsDirector, Minor League Operations....................................................................................................................................Dan LunettaDirector, Player Development .............................................................................................................................................Dave OwenDirector, Amateur Scouting...................................................................................................................................................Scott PleisDirector, Baseball Operations ..............................................................................................................................................Mike SmithDirector, Minor League and Scouting Administration .......................................................................................................Cheryl EvansDirector, International Operations........................................................................................................................................Tom MooreDirector, Latin American Scouting ...................................................................................................................................Miguel GarciaDirector, Latin American Player Development ...............................................................................................................Manny CrespoDirector, Dominican Republic Operations........................................................................................................................Ramon PerezSpecial Assistant to the General Manager............................................................................................................................Dick EganMinor League Operations Coordinator.................................................................................................................................Avi BecherAssistant, Amateur Scouting .........................................................................................................................................Julian ShabazzScouting Assistant, International Operations........................................................................................................Giovanni HernandezMinor League Operations Administrative Assistant.....................................................................................................Marilyn AcevedoDirector, Team Travel ........................................................................................................................................................Tyson SteeleAdvisor, Team Travel .............................................................................................................................................................Bill BrownCorporate Sales, Suite Sales and Fantasy CampsSenior Director, Corporate Partnerships ..........................................................................................................................Zach WagnerSenior Director, Corporate Sales.........................................................................................................................................Kurt BuhlerCorporate Sales Managers ..........................................................................................................................Soula Burns, John WolskiSponsorship Services Manager/Assistant Counsel ........................................................................................................Amy PetersonSponsorship Services Coordinator ................................................................................................................................Ashley RanseyDirector, Fantasy Camps.....................................................................................................................................................Jerry LewisSuite Sales & Services Account Managers............................................................................................Dan Griesbaum, Jeff SandersSuite Sales & Services Coordinator ..........................................................................................................................Maggie BrookensFinance and AdministrationSenior Director, Finance ...................................................................................................................................................Kelli KollmanDirector, Purchasing and Supplier Diversity ..................................................................................................................DeAndre BerryAccounting Manager .......................................................................................................................................................Sheila RobineFinancial Analyst ........................................................................................................................................................Kristin JorgensenAccounts Payable Coordinator .........................................................................................................................................Debbi SwordAccounts Receivable Coordinator................................................................................................................................Sharon SzkarlatSenior Director, Human Resources...................................................................................................................................Karen GrucaDirector, Payroll Administration ....................................................................................................................................Maureen KraatzPayroll Administrator........................................................................................................................................................Mark CebelakHuman Resources Coordinator ...........................................................................................................................................Judy MerpiPayroll Coordinator ..................................................................................................................................................Stephanie JenkinsInternal Audit Manager ...................................................................................................................................................Candice LentzDirector, Authentics ......................................................................................................................................................Marc HimelsteinTechnology Specialist..........................................................................................................................................Bethany GrzegorczykMail Services Coordinator...................................................................................................................................................Paul KustraSwitchboard Operator 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Marketing and Promotions/In-Game Entertainment Director, Promotions & In-Game Entertainment ..................................................................................................................Eli BaylessPromotions Manager ........................................................................................................................................................Jared KarnerDirector, Marketing................................................................................................................................................................Ron WadeMarketing Coordinator ................................................................................................................................................Nicole BlaszczykMarketing & Promotions Coordinator...............................................................................................................................Angela PerezMedia Relations and BroadcastingDirector, Baseball Media Relations....................................................................................................................................Brian BrittenManager, Baseball Media Relations .............................................................................................................................Rick ThompsonBaseball Media Relations Coordinator .........................................................................................................................Aileen VillarrealDirector, Broadcasting ..................................................................................................................................................Molly BetensleyPark OperationsDirector, Park Operations...............................................................................................................................................Brian SkipinskiHead Groundskeeper ................................................................................................................................................Heather NaboznyAssistant Groundskeeper ............................................................................................................................................Gail DeGennaroSenior Manager, Park Operations .......................................................................................................................................Ed GowardManager, Event & Guest Services..........................................................................................................................................Jill BaranOperations & Event Services Manager ..........................................................................................................................Laurie ClaytonPark Operations Manager ................................................................................................................................................Allan CarisseScoreboard Operations Manager......................................................................................................................................Robb WilsonSecurity Manager ......................................................................................................................................................Gary DobrowolskiAdministrative Coordinator..........................................................................................................................................Eryka CheathamPark Operations Coordinators .............................................................................................................Kiril Bayoff, Brandon WeingartzBallpark Operations Assistants.............................................................................Frank Azzopardi, Wesley Easley, Michael Graham,..................................................................................................................Peter Jannetta, Dan Rucinski, Terry Spangler, Joe WenzelBallpark Electricians.............................................................................................................Al Nesbitt, Kleat Pappas, Nick RadjewskiHousekeeping Supervisors .......................................................................................................Norman Chambers, Shunta GoodmanPublic Affairs and Community AffairsDirector, Detroit Tigers Foundation....................................................................................................................................Jordan FieldManager, Player Relations, Sports and Youth Programs .................................................................................................Sam AbramsManager, Community Affairs ..................................................................................................................................Alexandrea ThrubisCommunity Affairs Coordinator............................................................................................................................................Kristen JoeAdministrative Assistant ...............................................................................................................................................Audrey ZielinskiTicket SalesDirector, Ticket Sales.............................................................................................................................................................Steve FoxDirector, Group Sales ........................................................................................................................................................Dwain LewisAssistant Director, Ticket Sales ...............................................................................................................................................Jeff LutzSenior Account Executives ............................................................................................Shaun Colburn, Jeremy Hostetter, Mike IlitchTicket Sales Coordinator .................................................................................................................................................Kevin SucherGroup & Fundraising Account Executive ..............................................................................................................................Corey BellAccount Executives..........................................................Betsy Bouillon, Joe Clasman, Jim Cleary, Linsey Hood, Jordan McKelvey, .......................................................................................Jayme McLean, Scott Rourke, Carolyn Shanks, Trevor Tipton, Kate WalkerTicket Sales & Service Representatives ................................................................Peter Bucci, Michelle Fields, Angelita Hernandez, .....................................................................................................................................Jennifer Presley, Greg Savage, Chris WilliamsTicket ServicesDirector, Ticket Services...............................................................................................................................................Grant AndersonTicket Services Manager.....................................................................................................................................................Adam KleinBox Office Administrators ..........................................................................Helen Boyce, Scott Calka, Rosa Chavez, Frank Cordova, .................................................................................................................................Tom Friesmuth, Jessica McCabe, Aubrey TopperTraining/ConditioningDirector, Medical Services/Head Athletic Trainer................................................................................................................Kevin RandAssistant Athletic Trainers..............................................................................................................................Steve Carter, Doug TeterStrength and Conditioning Coordinator .............................................................................................................................Javair GillettMedical Services Coordinator .........................................................................................................................................Gwen KeatingClubhouseManager, Tigers Clubhouse ............................................................................................................................................Jim SchmakelAssistant Manager, Visiting Clubhouse .............................................................................................................................John NelsonBaseball Video Operations Coordinator ..........................................................................................................................Jeremy KelchBaseball Video Operations Assistants..............................................................................Andy Bjornstad, Tim Janicki, August SandriLakeland OperationsDirector, Lakeland Operations..............................................................................................................................................Ron MyersGeneral Manager ................................................................................................................................................................Zach BurekAdministration and Operations Manager......................................................................................................................Shannon FollettGroup Sales Manager...........................................................................................................................................................Dan LauerClubhouse Manager ....................................................................................................................................................Robert FrutcheyReceptionist ........................................................................................................................................................................Maria WallsBox Office Manager ...........................................................................................................................................................Ryan EasonCafeteria Manager .........................................................................................................................................................Ashley LeggettMedical StaffTeam Physician (internal) ................................................................................................................................Michael Workings, M.D.Team Physician (E.A.P.) ..............................................................................................................................Thomas R. Ghena, LMSWTeam Physician (orthopedic) ..............................................................................................................................Stephen Lemos, M.D.Team Physician (Florida)............................................................................................................................................Louis Saco, M.D.Team Ophthalmologist.....................................................................................................................................David A. Gourwitz, O.D.

TIGERS ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY


A proven leader in the sports, restaurant and entertainment industries, Michael Ilitch enters his 20th full season asOwner/Director of the Detroit Tigers. • He was a driving force behind the creation of the Tigers spectacular new home, Comerica Park, and contributed

more than 60 percent of the financing for the $300 million facility. • Served a key role in designing the new ballpark, bringing years of entertainment experience to the efforts that

resulted in many of the features that make Comerica Park unique. • Ilitch's acquisition of the Tigers on August 26, 1992 was the culmination of a long association with the club that

saw him originally sign a minor league player’s contract with the organization in his early 20s. • Ilitch’s playing career was cut short due to a knee injury after his third season with the minor league club. • Founded Little Caesars Pizza in 1959 with his wife, Marian…Little Caesars, which is one of the top international

pizza chains with restaurants on four continents, celebrated its 50-year anniversary on May 8, 2009.• Committed to business ventures in their hometown of Detroit, the Ilitches purchased the Detroit Red Wings in

1982 and have built them into an elite NHL powerhouse with four Stanley Cup titles in the last 15 seasons. • Also purchased Olympia Entertainment, which manages several restaurants, sports and entertainment venues in

the Detroit area. • While many businesses were leaving Detroit's urban center, the Ilitches in 1987 purchased the neglected Fox

Theatre, a 1928 landmark on the famous Woodward Avenue...with great effort, the building was restored to its original splendor and was reopened with 5,000 seats in 1988…it is now among the highest grossing theatres of its size worldwide.

• In 1989, the family further committed its efforts to reviving Detroit's downtown by relocating its suburban Little Caesars headquarters to the Fox Theatre's adjacent 10-story office building…since then, the area around the Fox and Comerica Park has seen significant development, including the Ilitch-owned City Theatre and Hockeytown Café.

• Created Olympia Development in 1996 to promote development in downtown Detroit.• In 1999, Ilitch Holdings, Inc., was formed to provide the family’s primary business interests in the food, sports

and entertainment industries with professional services. • Ilitch has received Presidential Citations from three United States Presidents -- Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush

and Ronald Reagan for feeding the hungry through the Little Caesars Love Kitchen. • Ilitch was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2003 and the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and U.S. Hockey

Hall of Fame in 2004.• Ilitch has been honored by many for his tireless efforts in Detroit and surrounding communities with many

awards, including the Distinguished Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award from the Michigan Department of Health for promoting and demonstrating exemplary performance in advancing principles of human rights, equality and positive social change and most recently received a Shining Light Regional Cooperation Award for exemplary regional leadership.

• In 2007, Ilitch was given the Secretary’s Award, the highest honor given to a civilian by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, for his Little Caesars Veterans Program, which was created in 2006 to provide honorably discharged veterans with a business opportunity when they transition from service or seek a career change.

• In 2008, Ilitch was rated the number one owner in professional sports by Turnkey Sports and Entertainment.• In 2010, Ilitch was voted the most effective team owner in the NHL by a Sports Business Journal survey.• ESPN The Magazine’s “Ultimate Standings 2011” ranked Ilitch as the number one franchise owner in all of

professional sports for honesty, commitment to community and loyalty to core players.

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MICHAELILITCH

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Christopher Ilitch, president and CEO of Ilitch Holdings, Inc., directs the company that provides professional services to Little Caesar Enterprises Inc., Blue Line Foodservice Distribution, Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers,Champion Foods, Olympia Entertainment, Olympia Development, Uptown Entertainment and the Little CaesarsPizza Kit Fundraising Program. • Since taking on the role of president at Ilitch Holdings, total combined revenue of the Ilitch companies has grown

more than 240 percent from $700 million in 2000 to $2.4 billion in 2011...Little Caesars Pizza has experienced tremendous growth and enjoys a presence throughout the United States and four continents...similarly, Blue LineFoodservice Distribution has grown into one of the largest foodservice distributors in the United States and Canada.

• Has more than 24 years of experience and has held several leadership positions at various Ilitch companies, including group vice president at Little Caesars and president of Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraising Program.

• Christopher has been, and continues to be, a force in strategic planning for the future growth of all Ilitch companies.

• He is chairman of Ilitch Charities, a non-profit organization that invests in our community’s future by supporting innovative, collaborative and measurable programs that make a positive, long-term impact on our community.

• Christopher is on the board of directors for the Detroit Economic Club.• Served on the host committees for the 2005 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Comerica Park and Super

Bowl XL at Ford Field in 2006 and served as co-chair of the host committee for the 2010 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four Hockey Championships.

• Served as chairman of the hospitality committee for the 2009 NCAA Men’s Final Four Basketball Tournament.• He is a board member and a member of the executive committee for the Detroit Regional Chamber, Business

Leaders for Michigan and the Downtown Detroit Partnership. • He is a past chairman of the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau board of directors.• Christopher is a member of the Detroit chapter of the Young Presidents’ Organization.• He serves as an NHL alternate governor.• Christopher received the Moving Detroit Forward award from WJR and the Detroit Regional Chamber in 2009.• He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1987 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. • He and his wife Kelle have three children.

TIGERS FRONT OFFICE

CHRISTOPHERILITCH

PRESIDENT & CEO,ILITCH HOLDINGS, INC.


In his 34th season of professional baseball, David Dombrowski enters his 11th season with the Tigers after beingnamed team president on November 5, 2001 and assuming the role of general manager on April 8, 2002.• Shared The Sporting News Executive of the Year honors with Milwaukee’s Doug Melvin in 2011 as the Tigers

finished with a 95-67 record to win the American League Central Division title and advanced to the American League Championship Series...the American League Central Division title was the first in franchise history and the team’s first division title since winning the American League East Division title in 1987.

• Received the Andrew “Rube” Foster Award in 2011 as the American League Executive of the Year, presented by the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.

• Inducted into the Lou Boudreau Hall of Fame by the Pitch & Hit Club of Chicago on January 29, 2012.• Named Baseball America’s Executive of the Year in 2006 as the Tigers finished with a 95-67 record to claim the

American League Wild Card and advanced to the World Series for the first time since 1984. • Prior to joining the Tigers, he served as the Florida Marlins president and general manager...named the Marlins

first executive vice-president and general manager on September 19, 1991, and added the duties of president on March 1, 2000 as he became the third president in Marlins history.

• Was the architect of the 1997 World Series Champion Marlins...Florida became the fastest expansion club to claim a World Series title as the club was in just its fifth season.

• Florida became the first-ever expansion team to improve its record in each of its first five seasons under his guidance...the Marlins improved from sixth in the National League East in their inaugural season of 1993 (64-98,.395), to fifth in 1994 (51-64, .443), to fourth in 1995 (67-76, .469), to third in 1996 (80-82, .494) and to second in 1997 (92-70, .568).

• USA Today named the Marlins its Organization of the Year in 1998, an award presented to the team with the most and the best prospects.

• Previous to his appointment with the Marlins on September 19, 1991, he served nearly five seasons with the Montreal Expos...joined the Expos on December 5, 1986 as the director of minor league clubs before being promoted to assistant to the general manager on August 11, 1987...named vice-president/player personnel on July 5, 1988 and added general manager to his title prior to the 1990 season.

• Named the UPI Major League Executive of the Year in 1990 as Montreal finished third in the National League East with an 85-77 record.

• Montreal was twice honored as Baseball America’s Organization of the Year (1988, 1990) during his tenure.• At the time he took over the Expos in 1988, he became the youngest decision-maker in the major leagues at

age 31...earned a reputation as an aggressive deal-maker as he completed 23 trades involving 62 players by the end of 1990.

• Began his career in professional baseball in January of 1978 with the Chicago White Sox as an administrative assistant in their minor league and scouting department...promoted to assistant director of player development inApril of 1979...named the director of player development in February of 1981 before being promoted to assistantgeneral manager under White Sox general manager Roland Hemond in November 1981...named Chicago’s vice-president of baseball operations in December of 1985.

• Recognized as the Sports Executive of the Year at the 10th annual March of Dimes National Athletic Awards dinner on February 2, 1998 at the Fox Theatre in Detroit.

• Graduated from Western Michigan University in 1979 with a degree in business administration and was the recipient of Western Michigan University’s Distinguished Alumni Award in 1998...also attended Cornell Universityfor one year where he played football...graduated from Richards High School in Oak Lawn, Illinois.

• 55 years of age...he and his wife, Karie Ross, have a daughter, Darbi Rose (3/3/98) and a son, Landon Ronald (2/8/00).

DAVIDDOMBROWSKI

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Enters his ninth season with the organization and his first full season in his current role after being promoted toExecutive Vice President, Business Operations on August 8, 2011.• Oversees all business operations for the club, including ticket, suite and sponsorship sales, fantasy camps, park

operations, customer service, public and community affairs, marketing, broadcasting, communications, promotions and the box office.

• Emphasizes family entertainment value, branding Tigers baseball at Comerica Park as Detroit’s number one sports value.

• Club has seen consistent growth in revenue-producing areas during his eight-year tenure with the Tigers, including a franchise-record seven consecutive seasons with attendance totals surpassing two million, the first two seasons in franchise history with attendance totals surpassing three million and a franchise-record setting 3,202,645 tickets sold in 2008.

• Under his leadership, the Tigers have established all-time highs in sponsorship, suite, season ticket and group sales.

• Prior to joining the Tigers as Senior Vice President, Business Operations on November 19, 2003, he spent five years with the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League...joined the club as Vice President of Ticket Sales and Service in 1998 and was promoted to Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing in 2000.

• Oversaw all operational aspects of the Seahawks marketing, broadcasting, sponsorship sales, ticket sales, luxury suite sales, advertising and client services.

• Served as project manager for the Seahawks on the 2002 New Stadium project and spearheaded the Seahawksnew logo and uniform redesign.

• Named one of Sports Business Journal's 40 under 40 in 2001, as one of the top sports executives under the ageof 40.

• Previously, McLean spent one season with the Detroit Lions (1997) as Executive Director of Ticket Sales and Ticket Services...while with the Lions, McLean oversaw the complete conversion and overhaul of the Lions ticketoperation, resulting in Detroit's largest season ticket base in 17 years.

• Prior to his stint with the Lions, McLean spent two seasons (1994-96) with the Houston Rockets of the NBA, where the Rockets, under his direction, had their largest season-ticket base in franchise history.

• McLean started his career in the front office of the NBA's Detroit Pistons (1984-93) and also spent a season as Vice President of Ticket Sales for the International Hockey League's Chicago Wolves where the Wolves set the IHL record for paid attendance and led the league in season ticket sales and revenue.

• Earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and a master’s degree in administrative leadership from the University of Oklahoma.

• McLean and his wife, Susan, have three children, Jayme, Kayla, and Dayne...he is a native of Rochester Hills, Michigan.

DUANEMCLEANEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT,BUSINESS OPERATIONS

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Named to his position by Tigers owner Michael Ilitch on June 7, 2001. • Provides advice and expertise for the Tigers business and marketing operations. • Is also senior vice president of the Detroit Red Wings, a position he has held with the team since July 1990. • Serves the Red Wings as an alternate on the NHL’s Board of Governors. • Devellano was the first individual hired by owners Mike and Marian Ilitch after they purchased the Red Wings in

June 1982...is currently in his 30th season with the Red Wings. • Owns seven Stanley Cup rings (NY Islanders 1980-82, Red Wings 1997-98, 2002, 2008), as well as three Calder

Cup rings with Adirondack in the American Hockey League, two Adams Cup rings in the Central Hockey League and a Riley Cup ring with Toledo in the East Coast Hockey League.

• Served as the general manager for the Red Wings for eight seasons...in his first draft as general manager, he tabbed Steve Yzerman in the 1983 Entry Draft who would become the cornerstone of the franchise...later served a second term as general manager for three seasons from 1994-97.

• Under his guidance, the Wings have been to 10 conference finals (1986-87, 1987-88, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 2001-02, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09) and six Stanley Cup finals (1994-95, 1996-97, 1997-98, 2001-02, 2007-08, 2008-09)...the team has also won six President’s Trophies (1994-95, 1995-96, 2001-02, 2003-04, 2005-06, 2007-08), eight regular season Western Conference championships (1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 2001-02, 2003-04, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08) and 16 division championships (1987-88, 1988-89, 1991-92, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1998-99, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2010-11).

• Was one of the first NHL general managers to assemble a strong European scouting staff in 1984...resulted in the production of several Red Wings standouts including Russians Sergei Federov, Slava Kozlov and Vladimir Konstantinov as well as Nicklas Lidstrom and Tomas Holmstrom, who were discovered by Devellano’s Swedish scouting staff.

• His lengthy tenure as head of hockey operations for the Red Wings is second only to the 35 years served by the late Jack Adams, the Wings legendary general manager credited with building the dynasty of the 1950s.

• Has been instrumental in many historic decisions in the NHL...brought the Entry Draft to the U.S. for the first time on June 13, 1987 at Joe Louis Arena...the NHL followed his suggestion for a new overtime format that includes skating four aside, one point for each team following a regulation tie and an additional point if a team wins in overtime.

• Joined former Red Wings coach Scotty Bowman as a scout with St. Louis in 1967 when the NHL expanded from six teams to 12...Devellano’s strong recommendation would later lead to Bowman’s hiring by the Wings.

• Joined the NY Islanders as a scout in 1972 and helped build a team that won four straight Stanley Cup titles from 1980-83...was general manager of the Islanders CHL farm club in Indianapolis before returning to New York in 1981 as the Islanders assistant general manager.

• Devellano is a shareholder and director of the Indianapolis Indians, the Triple A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates in the International League.

• Inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 2006.• Received the Lester Patrick Trophy in 2009, an award given annually in recognition of outstanding service to

hockey in the United States.• Devellano was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on November 8, 2010.• The 69-year-old Devellano resides in Detroit, Toronto and Sarasota, FL.

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The “hometown hero” and former Tigers great, who enjoys success in several outside ventures, returns to theTigers as an executive advisor and special assistant to share in the future prosperity of a team and a game forwhich he carries an undying passion.• Was named as special assistant to the president in January 2002...joins fellow former Tigers standout Al Kaline

in this respected advisory role.• Named the inaugural recipient of the Abner Doubleday Patriot Player Award on November 18, 2011...the award

was presented by the National Infantry Foundation and honors a major leaguer who has made significant contributions in support of the military and their families.

• Honored with The Order of Saint Maurice on June 14, 2006, the highest military honor to be given to civilians... he was the first athlete to receive the award.

• Received testimonial resolution for community leadership from the Detroit City Council on October 13, 2004... was also honored with the Spirit of Detroit Award by the Detroit City Council on July 21, 2004.

• Honored by Detroit Northwestern High School, his alma mater, when the school named the Willie Horton Baseball and Softball Diamonds on August 6, 2004...the diamonds added a monument in his honor in 2005.

• Had his birthday, October 18, permanently designated as “Willie Horton Day” in the state of Michigan when Governor Jennifer Granholm signed House Bill 5200 on April 7, 2004.

• Named by Corp Magazine as one of Michigan’s most influential African-American business leaders in 2003.• Named to the CATCH Hall of Fame on October 16, 2002 as a community leader.• Joined the Tigers front office June 18, 2001 as part of a baseball committee created by owner Michael Ilitch.• Was honored by the Tigers in having his jersey number 23 retired and a Comerica Park statue in his likeness

unveiled on July 15, 2000.• An 18-year major league veteran as an outfielder and designated hitter, he played 14 seasons in Detroit after

signing at age 18 in 1961 following an outstanding baseball career at Detroit Northwestern High School.• Produced nearly 2,000 hits, 325 home runs and maintained a .457 slugging percentage in his major league

career...finished with 1,163 RBI, a .273 lifetime average and 2,028 games played.• Voted as a starting outfielder for the 1965 all-star game...collected 104 RBI that season, second-most in the

American League, and ranked sixth in the league with a .490 slugging percentage.• Struggled with an ankle injury in 1967 but returned to the all-star game in 1968...capped the season by batting

.304 with a home run and three RBI in the World Series as the Tigers took the World Championship.• Threw out St. Louis’ Lou Brock at home plate during the Tigers 5-3 win in Game Five of the 1968 World Series.• Tied a major league record with 11 putouts in left field on July 18, 1969 at Cleveland. • Named to the all-star squad again in 1970 and 1973, hitting .305 and .316, respectively, and tallying 17 home

runs in each of those seasons...named to seven all-star teams in his career, but played in only four due to injury.• Received the 1975 American League “Outstanding Designated Hitter” award and was named the 1975 Tiger of

the Year...hit .275 with 25 home runs in 1975, his first full season in the designated hitter role.• Also earned league Designated Hitter and Comeback Player honors in 1979.• Played for both Detroit and Texas in 1977, for Cleveland, Oakland and Toronto in 1978, and finished his

professional career with Seattle in 1979-80...hit 29 home runs in 1979 and collected 106 RBI.• Became the 43rd player in major league history to collect 300 career home runs when he went deep off Jack

Morris in the Kingdome on June 6, 1979.• Hit 20-or-more homers in seven of his seasons and remains fourth on the Tigers all-time list with 262.• Named to the “Tigers Greatest” team as selected by fans in 1969.• Played for and managed Valencia in the 1978-79 Venezuelan winter league, capturing the Caribbean Title.• Held coaching positions with the Tigers, Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox.• Departed Tiger Stadium in uniform during 1967 in a desperate attempt to quell rioting in Northwest Detroit.• Served as second deputy chief and executive director

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