Throughout the 2019 season, the Detroit Tigers will be celebrating the 35th anniversary of the 1984 World Series Champion team.
According to Tony Paul of the Detroit News, that celebration will start just prior to the Tigers’ home opener as Guillermo “Willie” Hernandez has been selected to throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
1984 MVP Guillermo "Willie" Hernandez to throw out first pitch at Tigers' home opener. From @TonyPaul1984 —https://t.co/3Ao2sVxSvZ pic.twitter.com/4vJEMwwqb0
— Detroit News Sports (@detnews_sports) March 29, 2019
In 1984, Hernandez was lights out for the Tigers as he posted a 1.92 ERA with 32 saves on his way to being named the American League MVP.
