1984 Tiger Dave Bergman Dies at 61 After Battling Cancer

Tiger first baseman Dave Bergman, who played on the 1984 World Series championship team, died Monday at age 61 after a long battle with bile duct cancer, MLB.com reported.

Jason Beck of MLB.com reported that Bergman was an active member of the Detroit community. He played with the Tigers from 1984-1992.

"It is with heavy hearts we extend our condolences to the family of Dave Bergman," the Tigers said in a statement. "Dave was as spirited a person as he was a player. He will forever hold a special place in Tigers history for the versatile roles he played, and his significant contributions as a member of the 1984 world champion Tigers. We will miss seeing 'Bergie' at the ballpark and in the community."