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Detroit Tigers' Jack Morris 1984 jersey giveaway delayed. Here's why

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The Detroit Tigers are retiring Jack Morris’ jersey number today.

But the first 10,000 fans will not receive a Morris replica jersey, as previously scheduled.

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At 10:30 on Sunday morning, the Tigers sent out this announcement on the Morris replica jersey giveaway:

“Due to issues with the shipping of today’s scheduled promotional giveaway, we are unable to distribute the Jack Morris 1984 replica road jersey at today’s game as planned.