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Eat Em Up Tiger Guy Killed
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MLive Detroit has been unable to confirm with Detroit police as of 10 a.m. Saturday, but WDIV, Channel 4 News in Detroit is reporting that beloved Tigers supporter and Comerica Park street busker, known to many as the "Eat 'em Up Tigers" guy, was killed in a hit-and-run crash about 3 a.m. Saturday when struck by a black vehicle while crossing Gratiot on foot.
He was reportedly with another well-known Detroit street person, known to many a "Dreadlock Mike," who was also killed, Channel 4 reports.
Detroit Police Sgt. Eren Stephens said Saturday the department will not confirm the victims' identities.
The Eat Em Up Tigers Guy is known for the percussive beat of his change cup, often held in an over-sized Incredible Hulk foam hand, accompanied by his infectious and repetitive chant, "Eat 'em up Tigers, Eat 'em up."
As a testament to how well known and beloved the Eat 'em Up Tigers Guy actually is, a Facebook Page created in his honor in 2010 has over 28,000 "likes."
The Detroit Tigers are scheduled to play a home game against the Philadelphia Phillies at 7 p.m. Saturday.
There has been an outpouring of condolences on Twitter for the Tigers game mainstay as news of his death spreads:
Please feel free to share your Eat Em Up Tigers memories in the comment section below.
He was reportedly with another well-known Detroit street person, known to many a "Dreadlock Mike," who was also killed, Channel 4 reports.
Detroit Police Sgt. Eren Stephens said Saturday the department will not confirm the victims' identities.
The Eat Em Up Tigers Guy is known for the percussive beat of his change cup, often held in an over-sized Incredible Hulk foam hand, accompanied by his infectious and repetitive chant, "Eat 'em up Tigers, Eat 'em up."
As a testament to how well known and beloved the Eat 'em Up Tigers Guy actually is, a Facebook Page created in his honor in 2010 has over 28,000 "likes."
The Detroit Tigers are scheduled to play a home game against the Philadelphia Phillies at 7 p.m. Saturday.
There has been an outpouring of condolences on Twitter for the Tigers game mainstay as news of his death spreads:
Please feel free to share your Eat Em Up Tigers memories in the comment section below.
detroit187
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detroit187
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going to game tonight, supposed to be his chant ringing loud after the anthem, tigers better eat em up tonight
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tipyerbartender1
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Tribe drum guy in the bleachers still drumming. Good sign.
detroit187
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a RIP would suffice, fucking Indians fans
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tipyerbartender1
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Sorry, didn't realize you we're close. RIP
detroit187
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my cousin
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tipyerbartender1
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I deserved it.
