May 24, 1975 was the date the last time Gene Lamont had an at-bat in Major League Baseball game. On Saturday, he was in a batter’s box during a spring training game. More specifically, Lamont’s jersey was.
Tigers outfielder Rajai Davis forgot his jersey for the team’s away game against the Yankees, so he was forced to find a replacement. That’s when Gene Lamont came in to provide some assistance. Fortunately, Davis’ actual jersey finally arrived courtesy of clubhouse manager Jim Schmakel.
Longtime Tigers clubhouse manager Jim Schmakel drove Rajai Davis' jersey to Tampa himself. Took him 48 minutes due to traffic.
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Davis flied out while wearing Lamont’s jersey. He would later hit a ground rule double wearing his customary No. 20.
