DETROIT (Michigan News Source) – It was an emotional night for the Detroit Tigers as Lou Whitaker had his No. 1 retired to the wall of Comerica Park. Fellow friend and infielder Alan Trammell was there for the tribute and also spoke about Whitaker.

“Yes, Why Yes? For four years, I’ve been uncomfortable. I’m extremely honored and grateful to have my No. 3 retired. But there wouldn’t be a No. 3 on the wall without the No. 1. Today, we give Lou the love and respect that he truly deserves,” quoted Trammell.

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Whitaker became the fourth member of the 1984 World Series Champion team to be honored and joins Trammell, Jack Morris, and manager Sparky Anderson on the wall. He is now the ninth player to have his number retired to the wall as seven of them are in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

“This is one of the greatest moments of my life, just knowing my number is retired and I’ll get to see it alongside the legends in Tiger history,” said Whitaker. “I’ve heard some beautiful comments. One brought tears to me talking about, ‘Lou, you’re going to have a nice crowd at the field tomorrow, and they’re coming to see you.’ Being up there with those two guys, teammates (Morris, Trammell); once I see it, it’s going to always be imprinted in the mind.”

One of the best second basemen in the late 1970s and all 1980s, Whitaker earned five All-Star selections, four Silver Slugger Awards, and three Gold Gloves.