Actor J.K. Simmons throws out the first pitch for the Tigers on Opening Day at Comerica Park.(Photo: Julian H. Gonzalez, Detroit Free Press) Remember J.K. Simmons, the Detroit native and Oscar-winning actor who threw out the first pitch on Opening Day for the Tigers at Comerica Park? He was often shown proudly wearing an Old English D cap both leading up to and after his Best Supporting Actor win for “Whiplash.” “Oh, it’s awesome to be back here,” Simmons told the Free Press before that Opening Day game. “I always catch the Tigers when they’re out in California, but being at Comerica, there’s nothing like it.” DETROIT FREE PRESS J. K. Simmons’ strike starts off Tigers’ 2015 season Well, maybe there’s something like it, because remember, this is Holllywood. Scratch the surface and there’s always more to the story. Simmons’ secret? …
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