433 is painted on the pitchers mound in honor of Toledo Mud Hens' Mike Hessman before the Hens play Scranton/Wilkes-Barre at Fifth Third Field Friday. Hessman hit his 433rd home run earlier in the week to break the minor league record for home runs.
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Toledo Mud Hens grounds crew member Ross Achter puts the finishing touches on a tribute to Hens slugger Mike Hessman.
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Fans hold signs as Mike Hessman leads his daughter Madaly, 5, onto the field as he's introduced during a ceremony before the Hens play Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
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Mike Hessman and his wife Sabrina laugh as they watch video taped messages from former teammates. Also pictured from left; Mud Hens Ex. Vice-President and General Manager Erik Ibsen, Detroit Tigers Director of Player Development Dave Owen and Dan Lunetta, Tigers Director of Minor League Development.
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Toledo Mud Hens manager Larry Parrish holds a sign in honor Mike Hessman.
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Toledo Mud Hens fans hold signs in honor of Mike Hessman.
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Toledo Mud Hens players hold posters in tribute to teammate Mike Hessman.
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A glass scepter was given to Mike Hessman.
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Mike Hessman holds his daughter Madalyn, 5, during a ceremony in his honor.
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Mike Hessman receives a set of golf clubs from Dan Lunetta, Tigers Director of Minor League Development, left, and Detroit Tigers Director of Player Development Dave Owen.
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Madalyn Hessman, 5, unwraps a pair of Minnie Mouse ears as her father, Mike Hessman, and mother Sabrina, cheer her on during a ceremony.
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Madalyn Hessman, 5, waves to the crowd as her father, Mike Hessman, and mother Sabrina, hold her on during a ceremony before the Hens play Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
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Mike Hessman holds his daughter Madalyn, 5, as he and wife Sabrina wave to fans during a ceremony in his honor.
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Scranton/Wilkes-Barre's Rob Refsnyder (27) rounds second after hitting a home run against the Toledo Mud Hens during the first inning.
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Toledo Mud Hens' Marc Krauss throws his helmet after striking out against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre during the first inning.
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Toledo Mud Hens pitcher Thad Weber reacts after giving up a home run during the second inning.
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Toledo Mud Hens player Thad Weber fires in a pitch during the third inning.
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Scranton/Wilkes-Barre's Chris Capuano (38) fires in a pitch against the Toledo Mud Hens during the third inning.
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Daniel Fields slides into third on a fly ball by Mike Hessman during the fourth inning.
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