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In 1995, the Tigers launched the annual Negro Leagues Tribute Game, the first of its kind in Major League Baseball. In 2003, the one-day event evolved into a three-day celebration. The 2009 celebration on July 10-12 at Comerica Park sponsored by Comerica Bank featured several events: the ceremonial "Passing Of The Bat" from one generation of Detroit African-American baseball players to the next; an on-field tribute to former Negro Leagues Players; a ceremony to honor former Tigers World Series Champion Gates Brown; a 50/50 Raffle to benefit the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and in conjunction with Radio One, the 3rd Annual Detroit Stars Singing Competition. Photo gallery »

During Hispanic Heritage month, Major League Baseball annually pays tribute to the baseball legend, Roberto Clemente. To preserve his memory and encourage his dedication to community efforts, The Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevy is given annually to the Major League Baseball player who best combines outstanding skills on the baseball field with devoted work in the community. This respected award recognizes those players who best exemplify the game of baseball through sportsmanship, community involvement and positive contributions to their teams.

Tigers centerfield, Curtis Granderson, celebrates his second nomination for the Roberto Clemente Award since 2007 with Phil Caruso, Chevrolet National Promotions Manager, and Kim Kosah, General Director, Chevrolet Advertising and Sales & Promotions.

This season, centerfielder Curtis Granderson was chosen as the Detroit Tigers nomination for the Roberto Clemente Award. Granderson is heavily involved with many charitable organizations throughout Detroit.

The creation of the Grand Kids Foundation, which has raised approximately $145,000 since its inception in 2008, allows Granderson to work with kids and education, his greatest passions off the field. He is also very involved with the Detroit Tigers Foundation and since the beginning of "Play Baseball Detroit" in 2008, Granderson has visited more than 1,400 youth in the city of Detroit encouraging all to get involved or stay involved with organized youth baseball.

This is the second time Granderson has been nominated for the Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevy since 2007. Teammate Magglio Ordoñez, was the Detroit Tigers nomination in 2008.

Twenty-five students from Lawrence Technological University had the opportunity to watch the Detroit Tigers batting practice and meet fellow Taiwanese bullpen pitcher, Fu-Te Ni. The 25 students were mainly comprised of Taiwanese teachers who were receiving instruction at Lawrence Tech this summer.

During batting practice, a number of Taiwanese teachers, being trained at Lawrence Technological University over the summer, met Tigers bullpen pitcher and fellow countryman, Fu-Te Ni. (Yoho Chen, Apple Daily)

During batting practice, a number of Taiwanese teachers, being trained at Lawrence Technological University over the summer, met Tigers bullpen pitcher and fellow countryman, Fu-Te Ni. (Yoho Chen, Apple Daily)

Nearly 60 individuals take the oath to become a citizen of the United States on the field at Comerica Park. The new citizens and their families were invited to attend the Tigers game following the memorable ceremony courtesy of the Detroit Tigers.

For the second consecutive year, the Detroit Tigers welcomed nearly 60 individuals to the field at Comerica Park for an unforgettable pre-game ceremony.

The selected individuals were sworn in as American citizens by taking the oath administered by Judge Nancy Edmunds through the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services for the United States Department of Justice.

The new citizens and their family members received complimentary tickets courtesy of the Detroit Tigers to enjoy America's Favorite Pastime after officially becoming a citizen of the United States.