Three of the greatest players in Detroit Lions history have worn the number 20 -- Hall-of-Fame cornerback/kick returner Lem Barney (1967-77), Pro Bowl halfback Billy Sims (1980-84) and Hall-of-Fame running back Barry Sanders (1989-98). The number has been retired by the franchise.
In 1968, Norm Cash wore #25 for the Detroit Tigers.
John Hiller
In 2002, George Lombard wore #30 for the Detroit Tigers. Kris Keller also wore the #30 for one game on May 24th.
In 2004, first base coach Mick Kelleher wore #18 for the Detroit Tigers.
Currently, Armando Gallaraga wears that number.
Bobby wore #4 for the Tigers from 1995-2005.
The Detroit Tigers players that wore the uniform number of 53 are Willis Roberts, Jimmy Hurst, Brian Schmack, Sean Douglass, Francis Beltran, Jordan Tata, Luike French, Casey Fien, Jarrod Washburn, Jeff Frazier, Joaquin Benoit and kyle Lobstein. Benoit was the Tigers player that wore number 53 the most since he wore it during the 2011, 2012 and 2013 seasons.
Doug Fister wears it currently (oct 2011)
Craig Monroe
Tony Phillips. Phillips wore #4 for the Tigers between 1990-1994 and Higginson wore #4 between 1995-2005.
No player for the Detroit Tigers wore #42 during the 2007 season. Major League Baseball retired the #42 in 1997. Currently, Mariano Rivera is the last player using the number.
Earl Wilson