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Tigers' Jack Morris makes Hall of Fame

Jack Morris, pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, is shown on March 3, 1978.
Jack Morris, pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, is shown on March 3, 1978.
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Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Morris delivers the first pitch of the 1981 All Star game to Philadelphia Phillies Pete Rose on Sunday, August 9, 1981 in Cleveland. Home Plate umpire is Bill Haller.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Morris delivers the first pitch of the 1981 All Star game to Philadelphia Phillies Pete Rose on Sunday, August 9, 1981 in Cleveland. Home Plate umpire is Bill Haller.
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Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Morris leaps in the air after striking out Ron Kittle in the ninth inning for a no-hitter against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Ill., Saturday, April 7, 1984.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Morris leaps in the air after striking out Ron Kittle in the ninth inning for a no-hitter against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Ill., Saturday, April 7, 1984.
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Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Morris delivers against the San Diego Padres in Game 1 of the 1984 World Series at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, Oct. 9, 1984. The Tigers won 3-2.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Morris delivers against the San Diego Padres in Game 1 of the 1984 World Series at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, Oct. 9, 1984. The Tigers won 3-2.
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Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Morris delivers against the San Diego Padres in Game 1 of the 1984 World Series at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, Oct. 9, 1984. The Tigers won 3-2.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Morris delivers against the San Diego Padres in Game 1 of the 1984 World Series at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, Oct. 9, 1984. The Tigers won 3-2.
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Detroit Tigers Jack Morris pitching against the New York Yankees Monday, June 27, 1988 in New York.
Detroit Tigers Jack Morris pitching against the New York Yankees Monday, June 27, 1988 in New York.
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Jack Morris (47) of the Detroit Tigers winds up for a pitch during a game in 1989 at Tiger Stadium in Detroit, Michigan.
Jack Morris (47) of the Detroit Tigers winds up for a pitch during a game in 1989 at Tiger Stadium in Detroit, Michigan.
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Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Morris throws during the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore Wednesday, Sept. 12, 1990. (AP Photo/Edwin M. Remsberg)
Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Morris throws during the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore Wednesday, Sept. 12, 1990. (AP Photo/Edwin M. Remsberg)
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Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Morris throws during the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore Wednesday, Sept. 12, 1990.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Morris throws during the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore Wednesday, Sept. 12, 1990.
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Minnesota Twins starter Jack Morris (47) fires a pitch in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first game of the American League Championship series in Minneapolis, Minn., Tuesday night, Oct. 8, 1991.
Minnesota Twins starter Jack Morris (47) fires a pitch in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first game of the American League Championship series in Minneapolis, Minn., Tuesday night, Oct. 8, 1991.
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Minnesota Twins pitcher Jack Morris celebrates after the Twins won the World Series championship against the Atlanta Braves in Minneapolis, Minn., Sunday, Oct. 26, 1991. Morris was named Most Valuable Player of the series. Minnesota won 1-0 in the 10 inning.
Minnesota Twins pitcher Jack Morris celebrates after the Twins won the World Series championship against the Atlanta Braves in Minneapolis, Minn., Sunday, Oct. 26, 1991. Morris was named Most Valuable Player of the series. Minnesota won 1-0 in the 10 inning.
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The Minnesota Twins Jack Morris lets out a yell as he heads to the dugout after his teammates turned a double play on the Atlanta Braves to get him out of the eighth inning of Game 7 of the World Series, Sunday, Oct. 27, 1991, Minneapolis, Minn.
The Minnesota Twins Jack Morris lets out a yell as he heads to the dugout after his teammates turned a double play on the Atlanta Braves to get him out of the eighth inning of Game 7 of the World Series, Sunday, Oct. 27, 1991, Minneapolis, Minn.
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Tiger great, pitcher Jack Morris during batting practice before game 3. MLB World Series, Detroit Tigers vs. San Francisco Giants, game 3, at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on October 27, 2012.
Tiger great, pitcher Jack Morris during batting practice before game 3. MLB World Series, Detroit Tigers vs. San Francisco Giants, game 3, at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on October 27, 2012.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Former Tigers pitcher and 1984 World Series Champion, Jack Morris, threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Tuesday’s game Photos are of game three of the American League Championship Series between the Detroit Tigers and the New York Yankees at Comerica Park in Detroit, October 16, 2012.
Former Tigers pitcher and 1984 World Series Champion, Jack Morris, threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Tuesday’s game Photos are of game three of the American League Championship Series between the Detroit Tigers and the New York Yankees at Comerica Park in Detroit, October 16, 2012.
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Detroit Tigers' Jack Morris pouring champagne on team president Jack Campbell, right, and manager Sparky Anderson, as Campbell he takes a congratulatory phone call from President Ronald Reagan, after the Tigers defeated the San Deigo Padres to win the World Series, in Detroit. Hall of Fame manager Sparky Anderson died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. He was 76.
Detroit Tigers' Jack Morris pouring champagne on team president Jack Campbell, right, and manager Sparky Anderson, as Campbell he takes a congratulatory phone call from President Ronald Reagan, after the Tigers defeated the San Deigo Padres to win the World Series, in Detroit. Hall of Fame manager Sparky Anderson died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. He was 76.
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DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 16: Former Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Morris gestures towards home plate prior to throwing out the ceremonial first pitch against the New York Yankees during game three of the American League Championship Series at Comerica Park on October 16, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan.
DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 16: Former Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Morris gestures towards home plate prior to throwing out the ceremonial first pitch against the New York Yankees during game three of the American League Championship Series at Comerica Park on October 16, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan.
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Minnesota Twins' Jack Morris throws against the Atlanta Braves during first inning of Game 7 of the baseball World Series in Minneapolis. Morris made one of the most memorable starts in baseball history by dominating for 10 innings against the upstart Braves.
Minnesota Twins' Jack Morris throws against the Atlanta Braves during first inning of Game 7 of the baseball World Series in Minneapolis. Morris made one of the most memorable starts in baseball history by dominating for 10 innings against the upstart Braves.
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