Chet Lemon, one of the most productive and under-appreciated players of his era, has died at the age of 70, the Detroit Tigers announced on Thursday. The club's statement reads:

Chet Lemon enjoyed a 16-year MLB career after being drafted out of Fremont High. After he retired, he taught baseball in Florida despite battling a blood disorder.

Former Detroit Tigers outfielder and 1984 World Series champion Chet Lemon has died. He was 70 years old. Lemon died at his home on Thursday, the Tigers announced. He had battled various health issues over the years.