Anita Baker, Bob Seger Booked For World Series

DETROIT (October 20, 2006) — Michigan natives Bob Seger and Anita Baker will sing before the first two games of the World Series at Comerica Park.

The Detroit Tigers said that Seger will perform “America the Beautiful” before tomorrow night’s opener.

Tigers greats Al Kaline and Willie Horton, accompanied by club owner Mike Ilitch, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.

Baker, a Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter, will perform the national anthem before Game Two Sunday night.

Hall of Famer Sparky Anderson, manager of the 1984 World Series champion Tigers, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.

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