Who was the first Detroit Tigers player to have his number retired?
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Charlie Gehringer
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Answer
Charlie Gehringer was the first Detroit Tigers player to have his number retired. His number 2 was retired in 1983. Gehringer played for the Tigers from 1924 to 1942 and was known as "The Mechanical Man" for his consistent play.
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