Outside of baseball, the only story on anyone’s mind on Thursday was the passing of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Twitter was sharing images and videos. People in my neighborhood were playing her music on their outdoor patios. It was only natural the Tigers would do their part to remember a legend who was so important to Detroit.
Even though the team wasn’t at home, the scoreboard had a special message broadcasting for the day.
And of course, who could forget this incredible commercial, where Franklin showed just which team she loved the most.