Few players in Detroit Tigers’ history have the level of love and respect from the fanbase that long-time second baseman, Lou Whitaker, enjoys. As part of a legendary double-play combination along with Hall of Fame shortstop, Alan Trammell, the duo were the heart of the Tigers for almost two full decades. And while Whitaker shamefully has not yet received his ticket to Cooperstown, the Tigers’ organization will make good on plans to retire his classic jersey number one on August 6, 2022.
As reported by Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic, the Tigers were originally going to do this during the 2020 season.