DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers are honoring late owner Mike Ilitch with a giant "Mr. I" cut into the Comerica Park outfield grass.

Ilitch died Feb. 10 at age 87.

His son Chris Ilitch is now at the helm of the family business including Little Caesars Pizza, the Tigers and Detroit Red Wings.

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