Caption: The Tigers have hired Michael Wilson, 25, as their newest comptroller, making him the highest-ranking black executive in Tigers history. He will oversee the club's financial budget in all areas, working with Alexander Callam, the vice-president, secretary and treasurer."We've been looking for someone to fill this position for a year," said Tigers President Jim Campbell. "We wanted someone young, and someone who is a CPA. We interviewed several people for the position, but Mike is the guy we wanted."Minority hiring practices in baseball have been scrutinized closely in recent months after comments made in April by former Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Al Campanis on ABC-TV's "Nightline." Campanis said blacks "may not have some of the necessities" to become a baseball manager or general manager. Campanis was fired for the remarks, and his comments touched off a national furor.Wilson becomes the second black executive in Tigers'.
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