The strike-shortened 1981 season saw the Tigers making a run at the second half title finishing second in the AL East with a 29-23 record. Managed by Sparky Anderson the team was building a solid nucleus with stars Lou Whitaker Alan Trammell Lance Parrish Kirk Gibson and Jack Morris and beginning to show signs of the team that would win the Championship just three seasons later. This Wilson promotional ball was signed by 24 members of that team including Sparky Anderson (HOF - SS) Alan Trammell Richie Hebner Roger Craig (coach) Alex Grammas (coach) Mick Kelleher Dave Rozema Ron Jackson Lou Whitaker George Cappuzzello Kevin Saucier Milt Wilcox Jerry Udjur Dennis Kinney Gates Brown Bill Fahey Dave Tobik Billy Consolo (coach) Dack Tracewski (coach) Tom Brookens Al Cowens Lance Parrish Dan Schatzader and one illegible (possibly Larry Rothschild). Kirk Gibson's signature is not present on the ball. Please note that this item does not carry professional third-party authentication on the autograph however it is guaranteed to have been obtained directly by Dennis Clotworthy during his time with the team. Like all other autographed items we sell if the item has not been professionally authenticated we guarantee it will pass authentication with James Spence Authentication or PSA/DNA if submitted within 60 days of the auction close. In the case of team-signed baseballs there may be the occasional clubhouse signature but we guarantee the authenticity of all Hall of Famers and keys players. Should the item not pass we will refund your purchase price in its entirety. Please refer to our auction rules and bid with confidence. 24 signatures total.