Chet Lemon
Baseball player and coach, 3-time All-Star
Born
February 12th, 1955
70 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball player and coach, achieved prominence during a career spanning 1975 to 1995. Played primarily as an outfielder, highlighted by tenure with the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers. Contributed to the Tigers' victory in the 1984 World Series. Selected as an All-Star three times in 1981, 1983, and 1984. Transitioned to coaching after retirement, sharing expertise in player development and rehabilitation within various minor league teams.
Played for Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers
Won the 1984 World Series with the Tigers
Selected as a 3-time All-Star
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