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Lou Whitaker
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Lou Whitaker: Detroit Tigers iconic second baseman
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Detroit Tigers retire Lou Whitaker's No. 1 at Comerica Park
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Lou Whitaker: Detroit Tigers iconic second baseman
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Lou Whitaker: Detroit Tigers iconic second baseman
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Former Detroit Tigers second baseman Lou Whitaker talks to the
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Former Detroit Tigers second baseman Lou Whitaker talks to the
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Ten memorable moments from Tigers great Lou Whitaker
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Lou Whitaker: Detroit Tigers iconic second baseman
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Lou Whitaker: Detroit Tigers iconic second baseman
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Tigers beat young Woods Richardson, sloppy Twins 5-2
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Lou Whitaker: Detroit Tigers iconic second baseman
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Lou Whitaker: Detroit Tigers iconic second baseman
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Former Detroit Tigers second baseman Lou Whitaker throws out the
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Former Detroit Tigers second baseman Lou Whitaker throws out the