Number 20
Fifty-two Detroit Tigers have worn number 20, and it’s currently worn by Spencer Torkelson. But the first player I remember wearing number 20 was Mark Fidrych from 1976 to 1980.
After that, it belonged to:
- Jerry Turner, 1982
- Howard Johnson, 1983-1984. HoJo originally wore number 5, but it was retired during the ‘83 season (along with number 2*) to honor Hank Greenberg and Charlie Gehringer, respectively.
- Doug Flynn, 1985
- Jim Weaver, 1985
- Jim Slaton, 1986. Slaton first pitched for the Tigers in 1977 and he wore number 21. When he returned in ‘86, he wore 20 and then changed to number 40.
- Doug Strange, 1989
- Urbano Lugo, 1990
- Mickey Tettleton, 1991-1994
*Rich Hebner, in 1982, was the final player to wear number 2 before it was retired.
Birthdays
Tarik Skubal, Jacob Robson, Lino Urdaneta and the late Ron Cash, Lou Berberet, Augie Prudhomme and Ray Powell
Today’s Grid
⚾️ Immaculate Grid 598 8/9 — Rarity: 176
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