Former and current Tigers players remember owner Mike Ilitch
Tigers owner Mike Ilitch passed away at the age of 87 on Friday, the team announced Friday night. Former and current members of the Tigers organization began offering their condolences to his family and remembering the man who turned the Tigers into the team that won four straight AL Central titles from 2011 to 2014.
So sad to hear about the death of Mr I's. Happy I got to meet him and played for his team #RIPMrIllitch #Tigers https://t.co/TYMVlFYiut
— Ivan Pudge Rodriguez (@Pudge_Rodriguez) February 11, 2017
Heartbroken hearing of Mr I's passing. He was a family man. A self made man. A giving man. An icon for our city and nation. #RIPMrIllitch
— Justin Verlander (@JustinVerlander) February 11, 2017
RIP Mr I. Ive not been n ur organization long but I knew it was one I wanted to be a part of. We will rejoice in all u have done for Detroit
— Daniel Norris (@DanielNorris18) February 11, 2017
Saddened to hear of Mr. Ilitch passing. He was a remarkable human and a champion for the city of Detroit. I am honored to play for his team.
— James McCann (@JamesMcCann34) February 10, 2017
Saddened to hear about the passing of Mr. I. He did wonders for Detroit & I am grateful to have played for a team he owned #RIPMrIllitch
— Buck Farmer (@B_Farm09) February 11, 2017
Sad to hear the news about Mr. I. I'm glad I got to meet him and be able to play for his team. #RIP
— Jordan Zimmermann (@JZimmermann27) February 11, 2017
— J.D. Martinez (@JDMartinez28) February 11, 2017
Saddened to hear the news about Mr. I's passing. My condolences to the entire Ilitch family. #RIPMrIlitch
— Michael Fulmer (@MFulmer12) February 11, 2017
RIP Mr Ilitch, He was a great person, who did great things for the city of Detroit. It was as honor to start my pro career with his team.
— Curtis Granderson (@cgrand3) February 11, 2017
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) February 11, 2017