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Former Detroit Tigers catcher Lance Parrish returns to throw ceremonial first pitch, gets sentimental about Old English D
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Lance Parrish looks to find his place in new role with Tigers
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Lance Parrish will manage the West Michigan Whitecaps in 2018 - Bless You Boys
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Lance Parrish HR in TEX 7/5/86
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Lance Parrish HR in TEX 7/5/86
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Parrish named manager of West Michigan Whitecaps
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Detroit Tigers prospect Bryant Packard living up to 'pure hitter' label
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Kirk Gibson, Alan Trammell remember 1981 Tigers