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Detroit Tigers intend to memorialize Al Kaline how 'a man of his stature should be'

A look back at the life of Al Kaline, the Detroit Tigers great, who died on April 6, 2020, at age 85. Detroit Free Press

There are no current plans for a public ceremony for Al Kaline’s death, Detroit Tigers general manager Al Avila said on Wednesday afternoon.

Kaline, who died on Monday at age 85, will be laid to rest in a private ceremony with his family, Avila said.

The Tigers will hold a public ceremony, Avila said. That ceremony – which likely will be held at Comerica Park – is impacted by the current coronavirus pandemic, with the state of Michigan in a stay-at-home order and the Centers of Disease Control recommending no public gatherings of more than 50 persons.