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Tigers honor Victor Martinez before his final game

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Tigers honor Victor Martinez before his final game

Tigers' Victor Martinez holds up one of the cowboy boots that the team got for him during a special tribute ceremony for Martinez before the game at Comerica Park in Detroit on Sept. 22, 2018.
Tigers' Victor Martinez holds up one of the cowboy boots that the team got for him during a special tribute ceremony for Martinez before the game at Comerica Park in Detroit on Sept. 22, 2018. Robin Buckson, Detroit News

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Tigers' Victor Martinez holds up one of the cowboy boots that the team got for him during a special tribute ceremony for Martinez before the game at Comerica Park in Detroit on Sept. 22, 2018. Robin Buckson, Detroit News
His teammates applaud while Tigers' Victor Martinez sits in a recliner that is given to him during a special tribute ceremony.
His teammates applaud while Tigers' Victor Martinez sits in a recliner that is given to him during a special tribute ceremony. Robin Buckson, Detroit News

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His teammates applaud while Tigers' Victor Martinez sits in a recliner that is given to him during a special tribute ceremony. Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Victor Martinez salutes the fans during a special tribute ceremony celebrating his career.
Victor Martinez salutes the fans during a special tribute ceremony celebrating his career. Robin Buckson, Detroit News

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Victor Martinez salutes the fans during a special tribute ceremony celebrating his career. Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Victor Martinez has a moment after the special tribute ceremony celebrating his 16 year career.
Victor Martinez has a moment after the special tribute ceremony celebrating his 16-year career. Robin Buckson, Detroit News

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Victor Martinez has a moment after the special tribute ceremony celebrating his 16-year career. Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers players gather around Victor Martinez after the special tribute ceremony.
Tigers players gather around Victor Martinez after the special tribute ceremony. Robin Buckson, Detroit News

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Tigers players gather around Victor Martinez after the special tribute ceremony. Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers' Victor Martinez singles in the first inning for the final bat of his career.
Tigers' Victor Martinez singles in the first inning for the final bat of his career. Robin Buckson, Detroit News

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Tigers' Victor Martinez singles in the first inning for the final bat of his career. Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers' Victor Martinez acknowledges the crowd as he comes out of the game for a pinch runner in the first inning.
Tigers' Victor Martinez acknowledges the crowd as he comes out of the game for a pinch runner in the first inning. Robin Buckson, Detroit News

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Tigers' Victor Martinez acknowledges the crowd as he comes out of the game for a pinch runner in the first inning. Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Royals' Salvador Perez comes out to hug Victor Martinez before Martinez exits his final MLB game.
Royals' Salvador Perez comes out to hug Victor Martinez before Martinez exits his final MLB game. Robin Buckson, Detroit News

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Royals' Salvador Perez comes out to hug Victor Martinez before Martinez exits his final MLB game. Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers' Victor Martinez acknowledges the crowd as he comes out of the game after his final MLB hit.
Tigers' Victor Martinez acknowledges the crowd as he comes out of the game after his final MLB hit. Robin Buckson, Detroit News

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Tigers' Victor Martinez acknowledges the crowd as he comes out of the game after his final MLB hit. Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, right, talks with Victor Martinez before the special tribute ceremony.
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, right, talks with Victor Martinez before the special tribute ceremony. Robin Buckson, Detroit News

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Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, right, talks with Victor Martinez before the special tribute ceremony. Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, right, and Victor Martinez watch video messages and footage during the ceremony.
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, right, and Victor Martinez watch video messages and footage during the ceremony. Robin Buckson, Detroit News

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Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, right, and Victor Martinez watch video messages and footage during the ceremony. Robin Buckson, Detroit News
A fan with thanks to Victor Martinez during the special tribute ceremony.
A fan with thanks to Victor Martinez during the special tribute ceremony. Robin Buckson, Detroit News

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A fan with thanks to Victor Martinez during the special tribute ceremony. Robin Buckson, Detroit News
After hugging Al Avila, right, Victor Martinez hugs manager Ron Gardenhire during the ceremony.
After hugging Al Avila, right, Victor Martinez hugs manager Ron Gardenhire during the ceremony. Robin Buckson, Detroit News

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After hugging Al Avila, right, Victor Martinez hugs manager Ron Gardenhire during the ceremony. Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Teammates gather around Victor Martinez and his new saddle at the end of the special tribute ceremony.
Teammates gather around Victor Martinez and his new saddle at the end of the special tribute ceremony. Robin Buckson, Detroit News

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Teammates gather around Victor Martinez and his new saddle at the end of the special tribute ceremony. Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Victor Martinez hugs Miguel Cabrera during the special tribute ceremony.
Victor Martinez hugs Miguel Cabrera during the special tribute ceremony. Robin Buckson, Detroit News

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Victor Martinez hugs Miguel Cabrera during the special tribute ceremony. Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Fans hold up signs during the special tribute ceremony.
Fans hold up signs during the special tribute ceremony. Robin Buckson, Detroit News

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Fans hold up signs during the special tribute ceremony. Robin Buckson, Detroit News
From left, Victor Martinez, left, looks at the jersey and photograph being given to him by the Tigers with manager Ron Gardenhire and executive vice president of baseball operations and general manager Al Avila.
From left, Victor Martinez, left, looks at the jersey and photograph being given to him by the Tigers with manager Ron Gardenhire and executive vice president of baseball operations and general manager Al Avila. Robin Buckson, Detroit News

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From left, Victor Martinez, left, looks at the jersey and photograph being given to him by the Tigers with manager Ron Gardenhire and executive vice president of baseball operations and general manager Al Avila. Robin Buckson, Detroit News
His teammates gather around Victor Martinez during the special tribute ceremony.
His teammates gather around Victor Martinez during the special tribute ceremony. Robin Buckson, Detroit News

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His teammates gather around Victor Martinez during the special tribute ceremony. Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Victor Martinez thanks the fans during his special tribute ceremony.
Victor Martinez thanks the fans during his special tribute ceremony. Robin Buckson, Detroit News

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Victor Martinez thanks the fans during his special tribute ceremony. Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Victor Martinez watches video messages and footage during the ceremony.
Victor Martinez watches video messages and footage during the ceremony. Robin Buckson, Detroit News

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Victor Martinez watches video messages and footage during the ceremony. Robin Buckson, Detroit News

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    Tigers' Victor Martinez holds up one of the cowboy boots that the team got for him during a special tribute ceremony for Martinez before the game at Comerica Park in Detroit on Sept. 22, 2018.