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Ten memorable moments from Tigers great Lou Whitaker
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Detroit Tigers celebrate Lou Whitaker Day with jersey retirement - Bless You Boys
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Detroit Tigers set date for Lou Whitaker ceremony
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Will Lou Whitaker Join Alan Trammell in the Hall of Fame? - Cooperstown Cred
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Fascinating Aspects About the Retired Uniform Numbers of the Detroit Tigers – Society for American Baseball Research
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Lou Whitaker feels love from Detroit Tigers, fans at No. 1 ceremony
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Lou Whitaker's path to the Hall is still alive despite this week's vote
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Tigers beat McClanahan, Rays 9-1 on Lou Whitaker Night - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Tigers' decision to retire Lou Whitaker's number brings 'moment of joy' - The Athletic
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Detroit Tigers to retire Lou Whitaker's jersey in August