Former Detroit Tigers broadcaster Mario Impemba broke his silence on Wednesday.

Impemba, the former Tigers play-by-play announcer, has not made any comments since he and his former broadcast partner, Rod Allen, were involved in a physical altercation in September in Chicago.

The duo, which had worked together for 17 seasons, was first suspended and then eventually let go by Fox Sports Detroit.

Impemba sent out a tweet Wednesday morning, thanking the Detroit community.

"The last three months have been challenging for both myself and my family," Impemba write on Twitter. "I would like to thank the countless Tigers fans who have reached out to me to offer support. I would also like to thank my broadcasting colleagues who have provided both support and encouragement.

"It was always my intention to return to the Tigers booth in 2019, but that decision was out of my hands.

"As a native Detroiter, I grew up in this city and chose to raise my family here. I will always view Detroit as my home.

"I have spent 32 years building my professional reputation in broadcasting and stand by that reputation today. I truly appreciate the opportunity I had to broadcast for my home town team the last 17 seasons.

"I look forward to what the new year may bring and to my next opportunity. Again, to those that have reached out, thank you for all of your support."

After the September incident, neither Impemba or Allen appeared on air. The Tigers announced that neither would be returning in 2019 in October.

Impemba served as the Tigers’ play-by-play broadcaster since 2002.

Anthony Fenech and Kirkland Crawford contributed to this story.

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