BCBSM honors Detroit Tigers Hall of Fame inductees

On Monday, July 23, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will illuminate its Detroit Tower location with the jersey numbers of two Detroit Tigers greats, Alan Trammell and Jack Morris, player numbers 3 and 47, respectively. The lighting pays tribute to the baseball legends, who will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame later this month.

Alan Trammell and Jack Morris were World Series champions with the Detroit Tigers in 1984. They will be the first Detroit Tigers players inducted to the Hall of Fame since 1992 and the first players to represent the 1984 team.

Trammell played 20 years at shortstop in Detroit, retiring with six All-Star Game selections, three Silver Slugger Awards, and four Gold Glove Awards. Trammell hit above .300 seven times in his career, finishing with a .285 batting average.

Morris, a 13-year veteran pitcher of the team, won four World Series titles, was named an All-Star five times and propelled the Tigers to the 1984 World Series. He holds a career record of 254-186, including a big league best 162 wins in the 1980s.

When: Monday, July 23 – Thursday, August 2

Where: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, 600 E. Lafayette Blvd. Detroit, Mich. 48243

“Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is proud to celebrate two hometown athletes who helped the Detroit Tigers capture the world series and some of their most historic moments,” said Daniel J. Loepp, president and chief executive officer of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.

For more than 30 years, Blue Cross has developed a proud tradition of spotlighting important causes and special events with light displays. Established in 1901, The Tigers have become a fundamental piece of Detroit’s history and a symbol of the city’s growth throughout the years. Like Blue Cross, the Tigers advocate for a healthier Michigan through education, recreation and partnered initiatives encouraging kids and families to stay active.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, a nonprofit mutual insurance company, is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. BCBSM provides and administers health benefits to more than 4.5 million members residing in Michigan in addition to employees of Michigan-headquartered companies who reside outside the state. For more company information, visit bcbsm.com and MiBluesPerspectives.com.

The Detroit Tigers, Inc., a charter member of the American League in 1901, have won four World Series and 11 American League pennants. An Ilitch organization, the Tigers play their home games at Comerica Park located within The District Detroit, one of the largest sports and entertainment developments in the country. Other Ilitch companies include: Little Caesars Pizza, Blue Line Foodservice Distribution, the Detroit Red Wings, Olympia Development of Michigan, Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraising Program, Ilitch Holdings, Inc., MotorCity Casino Hotel and Champion Foods. For more information, visit www.Tigers.com, www.DistrictDetroit.com and www.IlitchCompanies.com.