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It's a one in a million that you find a Lou Whitaker': Martinsville's own is celebrated ahead of special honor in Detroit
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Detroit Tigers retired numbers
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Tigers set to retire Lou Whitaker's No. 1 at ceremony
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The Tigers set to retire Lou Whitaker's number this August - Bless You Boys
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Tigers Set to Retire No. 1 in Honor of Sweet Lou Whitaker at Comerica Park on Saturday, August 6 - Ilitch Companies News Hub
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Detroit Tigers retire Lou Whitaker's No. 1 at Comerica Park
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Detroit Tigers to Retire Lou Whitaker's Number on August 6 at Comerica Park - Ilitch Companies News Hub
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Lou Whitaker's number retired by Tigers
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Detroit Tigers finally will retire Lou Whitaker's No. 1 on Aug. 6
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Detroit Tigers on X: #OTD in 1957, Lou Whitaker was born. Join us for another special day on August 6 when we retire his number 1. / X