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Detroit Tigers plan celebration to honor Miguel Cabrera after 500th home run

DETROIT (WWJ) -- Detroit Tigers fans can get "Miggy" with it next month!

The team announced a celebration in honor of Miguel Cabrera's historic 500th home run moments after the 11-time all-star hit the 400 foot blast in Toronto against the Blue Jays.


"Miggy Celebration Day" will take place on Friday, September 24 at Comerica Park.

The Tigers have also announced a special line of items commemorating the hit will be available at The D Shop near Gate A of Comerica Park when the store opens at 10 a.m. on Monday morning.

Among the commemorative items available are t-shirts, can coolers, pennants, car decals, magnets, and collector's pins.

On Sunday, Cabrera became the 28th major leaguer to hit 500 home runs, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3 in 11 innings.

The 38-year-old slugger also made history by becoming the first Venezuelan player to hit 500 homers.

"It's something special for my country, for my family, to be able to do this," Cabrera said. "I'm really happy."

The Tigers and Blue Jays wrap up their season series with three games in Detroit next Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at Comerica Park.