Three-time All-Star center fielder Chet Lemon ... in mourning the passing of Chet Lemon," the team said in a statement.

The former outfielder spent 16 seasons in the major leagues with two different teams, and made three All-Star teams in his career.

Chet Lemon, a three-time Major League Baseball All-Star and member of the 1984 World Series champion Detroit Tigers, died Thursday at the age of 70.

“While he was a World Series Champion and All-Star on the field ... “I’m so thankful for the time we spent together last summer when the 1984 team had its 40th reunion at Comerica Park.

Three-time All-Star center fielder Chet Lemon ... of Chet Lemon," the team said in a statement. "While he was a World Series champion and All-Star on the field, perhaps his biggest impact came ...