https://freerepublic.com/tag/detroitharwell/ en-us Thu, 17 Sep 2009 05:10:38 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2341730/posts DETROIT -- Ernie Harwell has said a goodbye of sorts to the Detroit Tigers' fans. The longtime radio play-by-play man humbly waved to the crowd at Comerica Park on Wednesday night after thanking them for their "devotion, support, loyalty and love." Harwell was the voice of the Tigers for more than 40 years. He spoke halfway through the third inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals. Harwell drew loud ovations before and after he came to the batter's box to speak. The 91-year-old Harwell recently was diagnosed with inoperable cancer of the bile duct. He came to Detroit... The Sporting News https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2341730/posts#comment Thu, 17 Sep 2009 05:10:38 GMT