Matthew Stafford In Attendance For Historic MLB Moment in Detroit

Stafford returned to Detroit to witness the historic event

Before being traded to the Los Angeles Rams in March of 2021, quarterback Matthew Stafford spent 12 seasons with the Lions in Detroit. Along the way, he made many friends and became a fan of the other local sports franchises.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) gestures downfield in the second quarter during Super Bowl 56 against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. The Cincinnati Bengals lost, 23-30. Nfl Super Bowl 56 Los Angeles Rams Vs Cincinnati Bengals Feb 13 2022 1393

Matthew Stafford

Miguel Cabrera

Matthew Stafford

Stafford's arrival in Detroit was one season after MLB's first baseman Miguel Cabrera arrived from the Florida Marlins, and the two became quick friends.

On Saturday, Cabrera reached a career milestone and Stafford was on hand to witness his friend's accomplishment. Cabrera recorded his 3,000th hit and became just the seventh player in Major League Baseball history with 500 home runs and 3,000 hits.

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Matthew Stafford

Miguel Cabrera

Miguel Cabrera

During the game, Stafford joined the broadcasters in the booth to share his thoughts on Cabrera and hit No. 3000: 

Super Bowl Champion Matthew Stafford was in attendance to witness Miguel Cabrera's 3,000th career hit in Detroit 🙌

(via @BallySportsDET)pic.twitter.com/zzvbXnZs63

— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) April 23, 2022

“It was so cool just to see the Detroit faithful stand up for every at-bat he’s had tonight,” Stafford said. “Obviously, when he got 3,000 on that first AB, I was lucky enough to be in the stands to see that. What a pro that guy has been for this city, for so many years. What a professional hitter, great guy to be around, so cool to be able to be luckily in this stadium when he makes history like that.”

The Tigers also released a photo of Cabrera and Stafford together in the locker room after the game celebrating Cabrera's milestone.

Pictured: Miggy and a fan. pic.twitter.com/5FcqxNkkMF

— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) April 23, 2022

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