Former Tigers First Baseman Dave Bergman Dies At Age 61

Dave Bergman, Tiger legend and supporter of GP youth baseball passed away today. Thoughts and prayers. #DaveBergman pic.twitter.com/mMJeBt83fK

— GPWS Little League (@GPWSLL) February 2, 2015

Sad to hear of the passing of former Tiger Dave Bergman today. Tremendous contributions to youth baseball and a positive influence on my son

— Mario Impemba (@mario_impemba) February 2, 2015

Saddened to hear about the loss of Dave Bergman. A great friend who took his success and used it time and again to give back to others.

— Jeff Daniels (@Jeff_Daniels) February 2, 2015

Dave Bergman was 1 of the true great people I've known in the Detroit Sports scene. Always treated people w/class. Condolences to his family

— michael stone (@stoney16) February 2, 2015

Alan Trammell on Dave Bergman: "Just a super person. When you say better off the field than on, that for me would be Dave Bergman."

— Jason Beck (@beckjason) February 2, 2015

Jack Morris on Bergman: "One of our best teammates. Bergman was a guy who knew his role. He was a competitor and just a good person too."

— Jason Beck (@beckjason) February 2, 2015

Morris on Bergman: "He could laugh at himself. When he was joking with you, you knew that he could take it too."

— Jason Beck (@beckjason) February 2, 2015

We are saddened to announce that Dave Bergman has passed away. pic.twitter.com/EmdacgsRjV

— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) February 2, 2015