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"Cecil was a great friend to the Detroit Tigers, and was truly a pioneer to the game of baseball. The Tigers are grateful of Cecil's participation in our annual Negro Leagues tribute games. Most notably Cecil participated in the annual Honorary Passing of the Bat Ceremony, and was the Tigers top draft selection in Major League Baseball's Negro Leagues Player Draft tribute in 2008. Cecil's warm smile and presence will be missed. We offer our heartfelt condolences to the Kaiser family."
