Jimmie William Price

Jim Price, a longtime radio analyst for the Detroit Tigers, died August 7 at age 81. Price played for the Tigers from 1967 – 1971 and was a member of the 1968 World Championship Team.
Jim was born on October 13, 1941 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He grew up around the military, his father was a career Army officer. Jim began to excel at sports at an early age and was all-state in football, basketball, and baseball. He was selected as the Pennsylvania athlete of the decade.
Spurning over twenty-five college football offers, he signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1960. In 1967, the Pirates traded Jim to the Tigers. Price was the backup catcher on the 1968 Tigers team that won the World Series. He spent all five of his big-league seasons in Detroit, from 1967 through 1971.
After his playing days ended, Price went into private industry. Soon he started his path to the broadcast booth. First starting at WJBK Channel 2 as a sports anchor and then moving to ESPN to sports broadcasts including college baseball. Eventually, Jim returned to the Tigers on TV and radio.
Jim joined the radio booth in 1998, where he partnered with Detroit broadcasting icons Ernie Harwell and Dan Dickerson throughout his career. He will be remembered for his "Jim-isms": yellowhammer, pitching arsenal, art of pitching, buggy whip and nice area.
Jim's influence extended far beyond the ballpark. He was a devoted husband to Lisa Price and a loving father to his sons, including Jack, who was not only a part of his family but also the inspiration for the foundation Jim and Lisa established. "JACK'S PLACE for Autism Foundation" is a testament to Jimmie's compassion and commitment to making a difference. The foundation is dedicated to providing support, education, compassion, and a comprehensive array of services to help families cope with the day-to-day challenges of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ultimately improving the quality of life for individuals and their families impacted by ASD.
Price fought cancer since 2011. He went more than 10 years after the first diagnosis without missing a game. The last game he worked was July 9 against the Blue Jays at Comerica Park, and he called the Tigers' combined no-hitter the day before.
Jim is survived by his wife Lisa and his sons. In addition to his son Jack, Jim is survived by his other sons, Jimmie, and Jeffry, along with their wives, Theresa and Michelle. His role as a grandfather brought him immeasurable joy, and he leaves behind his cherished granddaughters, Sydne, Claire, and Gabrielle
Visitation is scheduled for August 21, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at A.J. Desmond and Sons, 2600 Crooks Road, Troy, MI 48084.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Jack's Place for Autism (www.jacksplaceforautism.org).