They knew Hall of Fame baseball players typically draw upon two areas of exceptionalism.
Primarily, there is baseball skill.
Secondarily, there is the personal makeup that enables a player to maximize his talent.
The combination, as unique to Alan Trammell and to Jack Morris as to any of the men who have gained a niche in the Baseball Hall of Fame, is etched in the minds of those who saw them play.
Those memories are best shared by teammates and those who were privileged to witness the lives and careers of two Tigers superstars who on Sunday will be enshrined at Cooperstown, New York.