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WATCH: Former Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire throws out first pitch to his son in Minnesota

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FILE - Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire watches against the Minnesota Twins in a baseball game Saturday, May 11, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
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(WXYZ) -- Former Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire threw out a ceremonial first pitch Thursday at the Minnesota Twins home opener.

Gardenhire's son Toby, manager of the Twins' Triple-A affiliate in St. Paul, served as the catcher.

Ron Gardenhire announced his retirement from managing in September 2020.

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