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DETROIT – The following is a club statement on the passing of Bill Lajoie attributable to David Dombrowski, Detroit Tigers President, Chief Executive Officer and General Manager:
"Bill played an integral role in building the Detroit Tigers into a world championship team in 1984 and a division title winner in 1987 as the Club's general manager. Bill was a respected and highly regarded baseball executive who made significant contributions to the Tigers franchise and the game of baseball. The Tigers organization extends its sincere condolences to the Lajoie family."