"He was sleeping on his reclining sofa," said Gigi Lemon, his wife. "He just wasn't responsive."Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. Since Chet retired from the Tigers in 1990,

Chet Lemon, one of the most productive and under-appreciated players of his era, has died at the age of 70, the Detroit Tigers announced on Thursday. The club's statement reads:

Former Detroit Tigers outfielder Chet Lemon died at 70 on Thursday. This is a roundup of reactions to his death.