Detroit Tigers Triple-A affiliate Toledo Mud Hens to wear 'Sgt. Pepper' jerseys in June

By Lee DeVito on Tue, May 2, 2017 at 3:59 pm

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The Toledo Mud Hens are the Triple-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. June 1 marks the 50 year anniversary of the Beatles' landmark album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.

To celebrate, the Mud Hens will reportedly wear these "Sgt. Pepper's"-themed jerseys during their June 16 game:

The Detroit Tigers' Triple-A affiliate will rock these Sgt. Pepper's-themed jerseys for 'Beatles Night' on June 16 😮 (📷: @MudHens) pic.twitter.com/76hMuHO8Y4
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) May 2, 2017

As to be expected, Twitter was merciless.

@SInow @MudHens This is going to get roasted.
— Mr. Eric Tuell (@MrEricTuell) May 2, 2017

@SInow @JumpinJackFlask @MudHens Man I thought nothing could out-tacky the Padres camo outfits and yet here we are
— Leonard Pierce (@leonardpierce) May 2, 2017

@SInow @espnSteveLevy @MudHens I would take up softball before I put that monstrosity on
— Brutus (@Evertonius) May 2, 2017

The jerseys will be auctioned off after the game, with proceeds benefiting local charities. Post-game entertainment includes a Beatles tribute band.

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Leyland "Lee" DeVito grew up in the suburbs of Detroit, where he read Metro Times religiously due to teenaged-induced boredom. He became a contributing writer for Metro Times in 2009, and Editor in Chief in 2016. In addition to writing, he also supplies occasional illustrations. His writing has been published...

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