Chet Lemon, one of the most productive and under-appreciated players of his era, has died at the age of 70, the Detroit Tigers announced on Thursday. The club's statement reads:

Chet Lemon, a beloved member of the 1984 World Series champion Tigers and a three-time All-Star during his 16-year Major League career, passed away on Thursday at age 70. Lemon, who battled issues from blood clots for several years,

Chet Lemon enjoyed a 16-year MLB career after being drafted out of Fremont High. After he retired, he taught baseball in Florida despite battling a blood disorder.