Chet Lemon, a three-time MLB All Star and a member of the 1984 World Series champion Detroit Tigers, has died. He was 70. His death was confirmed to the Detroit Free Press by Lemon's family, who said he died on Thursday, May 8 while at his home in Florida.

Former Detroit Tiger Chet Lemon, the starting center fielder for 1984 World Series champions, has died. He was 70.

Chet Lemon, one of the most productive and under-appreciated players of his era, has died at the age of 70, the Detroit Tigers announced on Thursday. The club's statement reads: