It is never easy to say goodbye to legends of any sport, even if you didn’t watch them play. With all the noise of the offseason and trades, we often forget that there is life outside of sport. And one such moment comes when we lose an important part of our history. And as announced by the Detroit Tigers , they have lost one of their legends today.

It was just reported by the Detroit Tigers that Tom Timmermann has passed away. They posted, “The Tigers mourn the passing of former pitcher Tom Timmermann and share our condolences with his loved ones.” In just 5 years, he spent with the Tigers, the impact he made can still be seen today.

Tom Timmermann debuted with the Detroit Tigers in 1969 after nine years in their minor leagues. As a rookie, he appeared in thirty-one games, posting

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