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Tigers honor Mike Ilitch with special pregame ceremony

Chris Ilitch stands with Duane McLean, Tigers executive vice president of business operations, in the dugout before a special ceremony to honor Tigers owner Mike Ilitch before the game at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla. on Feb. 24, 2017.
Chris Ilitch stands with Duane McLean, Tigers executive vice president of business operations, in the dugout before a special ceremony to honor Tigers owner Mike Ilitch before the game at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla. on Feb. 24, 2017.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Players line the field and, from left, Justin Upton, Ian Kinsler, Francisco Rodriguez and Victor Martinez stand with Chris Ilitch by the 'Mr. I' logo still covered during a special ceremony to honor Tigers owner Mike Ilitch before the game.
Players line the field and, from left, Justin Upton, Ian Kinsler, Francisco Rodriguez and Victor Martinez stand with Chris Ilitch by the 'Mr. I' logo still covered during a special ceremony to honor Tigers owner Mike Ilitch before the game.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers players and minor league players walk onto the field to form a line around the infield for a special ceremony to honor Tigers owner Mike Ilitch before the game.
Tigers players and minor league players walk onto the field to form a line around the infield for a special ceremony to honor Tigers owner Mike Ilitch before the game.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Players line the field during special ceremony to honor Tigers owner Mike Ilitch before the game.
Players line the field during special ceremony to honor Tigers owner Mike Ilitch before the game.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Fans stand while players form a line around the entire infield for a special ceremony to honor Tigers owner Mike Ilitch before the game.
Fans stand while players form a line around the entire infield for a special ceremony to honor Tigers owner Mike Ilitch before the game.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
A special ceremony to honor Tigers owner Mike Ilitch before the game raising a 'Mr. I' flag in centerfield.
A special ceremony to honor Tigers owner Mike Ilitch before the game raising a 'Mr. I' flag in centerfield.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers players give tributes on the scoreboard about Mr. I during a special ceremony to honor Tigers owner Mike Ilitch before the game.
Tigers players give tributes on the scoreboard about Mr. I during a special ceremony to honor Tigers owner Mike Ilitch before the game.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
A 'Mr. I' patch, perhaps not exactly this patch, will be part of the Tigers' uniforms this year.
A 'Mr. I' patch, perhaps not exactly this patch, will be part of the Tigers' uniforms this year.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Players line the field and, from left, Justin Upton, Ian Kinsler, Francisco Rodriguez and Victor Martinez stand with Chris Ilitch by the Mr. I logo during a special ceremony to honor Tigers owner Mike Ilitch before the game.
Players line the field and, from left, Justin Upton, Ian Kinsler, Francisco Rodriguez and Victor Martinez stand with Chris Ilitch by the Mr. I logo during a special ceremony to honor Tigers owner Mike Ilitch before the game.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
A video tribute on the scoreboard about Mike Ilitch, shown here swinging a bat, during a special ceremony to honor the late Tigers owner before the game.
A video tribute on the scoreboard about Mike Ilitch, shown here swinging a bat, during a special ceremony to honor the late Tigers owner before the game.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Players line the field and, from left, Justin Upton, Ian Kinsler, Francisco Rodriguez and Victor Martinez stand with Chris Ilitch by the Mr. I logo during a special ceremony to honor Tigers owner Mike Ilitch before the game.
Players line the field and, from left, Justin Upton, Ian Kinsler, Francisco Rodriguez and Victor Martinez stand with Chris Ilitch by the Mr. I logo during a special ceremony to honor Tigers owner Mike Ilitch before the game.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Chris Ilitch with Justin Upton, left, after the special ceremony to honor Tigers owner Mike Ilitch before the game.
Chris Ilitch with Justin Upton, left, after the special ceremony to honor Tigers owner Mike Ilitch before the game.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
A special ceremony to honor Tigers owner Mike Ilitch before the game, which paid tribute to Ilitch and also unveiled the Mr. I logo on the field.
A special ceremony to honor Tigers owner Mike Ilitch before the game, which paid tribute to Ilitch and also unveiled the Mr. I logo on the field.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
A special ceremony to honor Tigers owner Mike Ilitch before the game which paid tribute to Ilitch and also unveiled the Mr. I logo on the field and on the Tigers uniform.
A special ceremony to honor Tigers owner Mike Ilitch before the game which paid tribute to Ilitch and also unveiled the Mr. I logo on the field and on the Tigers uniform.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News