Detroit: Searching For Tiger Stadium
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
- Tiger Stadium in Detroit was a classic ballpark that served as home of the Tigers from 1912 to 1999. Although it’s been several years since the last game, there are still some remnants of the stadium scattered around in different restaurants, pubs, museums, and other stadiums. Join me as we look and search for remnants of Tiger Stadium.
Please leave comments with any other public places to see memorabilia of Tiger Stadium.
Tiger Stadium: detroithistorical.org/learn/e...
Corner Ballpark: detroitpal.org/the-corner-bal...
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McShane’s Pub: mcshanespub.com/
Nemo’s: nemosdetroit.com/
Babe Ruth Birthday Party: / baberuthbirthdayparty
Shield’s Pizza: www.pizzarestaurantdetroit.com/
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Detroit Historical Museum: detroithistorical.org/?gclid=...
Comerica Park: www.districtdetroit.com/news/...
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I had the pleasure and joy to be part of the development team of the Corner Ball Park. As the city had raised the historic stadium, the Old Tiger Stadium Conservancy (who contracted me) worked with PAL with the priority of keep baseball at the this corner. One of the most important goals was to keep the field the exact same dimensions and in the exact same location. The bases are in the exact same spots so kids today can still stand with their baseball bats and mitts in the exact same locations as the Tiger's greatest player. That stadium has really brought an amazing anchor to the Corktown community and brings in people from all over. Although the building is gone for years now, baseball remains at the corner of Michigan and Trumbull.
Thank you so much for this, I had read a while back this was the case (including the flag pole in the field of play) and it's good to hear you confirm the field location. I'm honored you watched my video and added this comment.
Wow, this almost made me cry. Tiger stadium. So important to my life. I love tiger stadium. 68 tigers I was 10 years old. I will never forget it. I guess my favorite memories were the father-son games. I remember at least two times we were fortunate to be there for that. We lived in the Toledo area, and in the old days the real tigers would come down for an exhibition game. Wow! That was so amazing. I once got a home run ball, Bill Freehan hit. Things like that, you just never forget. Thanks for this video.
That is so cool, thank you for sharing these experiences. It sure was a special place. My 1st game was in 1971, Mickey Lolich pitching, Willie Horton 3 run HR, and a victory over the Red Sox. I was 8 and will never forget it. Thank you for watching.
My 94 year old mother used to go to Tiger games with her dad … who BTW had a casual friendship with Ty Cobb. My mother entered hospice care a few weeks ago. I can’t wait to show her this video. Thank you!
Thank you so much for that incredible story and I hope you're mother will get something out of it. Offering thoughts and prayers to your mother and family.
DEFINITELY SOME GREAT TIMES, LOVED IT VERY MUCH!!!❤
Agreed, thank you for watching and I appreciate the comment.
What memories of the Tigers! Kaline, McLain, Horton, Lolich, Freehan...that '68 team was unbelievable...same for '84. Who can forget the Ballpark Franks snd Strohs ice cream?
Oh for sure. I grew up with those players. During the last weekend of Tiger Stadium in 1999 I bought a couple dozen of those amazing ballpark franks and brought them home to have later. I have yet to have a ball park hot dog as good as those Tiger Stadium ones. Thank you for sharing your comments and watching, I truly appreciate it.
The Historic Tiger Stadium has be one of all time favorite sports venues.
Totally agree, was my favorite place to watch baseball. Thank you for watching.
@@greatlaker box seat's on the first base line lower level between home plate and visitors dugout. 👍
@@nomad-op5qu perfect seats.
and ernie harwell
My grandpa, Augustus "Lefty" Johns had a 14 year professional baseball career, including one year in a majors where he pitched for the Tigers, under Ty Cobb in 1926. Your video really helps me to put a frame around his year in Detroit. Thank you for the effort and detail you put into making the video and positing it for us to enjoy.
OMG that is incredible. Thank you so much for sharing this story. So that would have been the Navin Field days. Such a great era to be playing. I appreciate you watching.
Loved Tiger Stadium with Sparky, Gibson, Morris and Alan. Was a throwback. Phillies and baseball fan here.
Yes, it sure was a classic ballpark.
I was in Philly just last year and got to see a Penn Bball game at the Palestra. So great to see old stadiums and arenas still in use.
Thank you for watching and sharing a comment.
Wow! Excellent stroll to Tiger history! Thanks❤
I spent so many years watching baseball at the “Corner”, love the history there. Thanks for watching and commenting, I truly appreciate it.
I have one Tiger Den seat from Tiger Stadium, a ton of seats were auctioned off many years ago and I managed to get one.
I've been to the Detroit Historical Museum, but I didn't know that they had the giant neon sign until I stepped into that large area and saw it. I came very close to bursting into tears, I had no idea that they had saved it.
Thank you for this video!
You are so lucky to have picked up one of the old Tiger Stadium seats. I wish I had done so as well. Yes, that neon sign is amazing and love that it was saved. Thanks for sharing your comment and watching. I truly appreciate it.
Nice to see they preserved a lot of it. I am not a Tigers fan. But I am a baseball fan. This was nice to see. Sweet knowing it wasn't turned into another parking lot or connivence store or coffee shop. And making into a mini museum was a great idea.
Yes, it is cool they at least saved the actual field location and kept all of the memorabilia. Thank you so much for your watching and leaving a comment.
Went to one game there in 1998. Historic place, and I wish it had been saved. You did a great job of explaining/showing where the artifacts from Tiger Stadium are now held.
Thank you so much for that, I truly appreciate it. I’m glad you were able to see a game at Tiger stadium. Thanks for watching.
I went to one game there in 1999. Probably one of my top 5 favorite stadiums of all time. It taking 10 years to tear down is the most Detroit thing.
Yeah, it was painful to just see the stadium rotting for so long. I still wish they would have saved part of the stands, but at least there is a field there now for PAL games. I would be interested in hearing your top 5 list. Mine is Tiger, Fenway, Wrigley, Camden, and tied for 5th is PNC Park and Petco Park. Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment.
That was a great video. Nice to see where memorabilia is and how it's looked after. This Canadian fan spent many games in Tiger Stadium, with my dad, when I was young, and older. Lots of memories. My only regret was not being able to get the day off work to come to the final game. I was living in Windsor at the time, and the place was buzzing. Had to settle watching it on TV. And yes, I am of the crowd who would have like to have seen at least part of it saved. But the grounds are still having ball games played, which I hope never ends.
Thank you so much for your comment. I didn’t get to go to the finale either, but did go to three games in the final week of 1999. My favorite memory was the 1987 battle with the Jays and the final weekend of the season. Classic games.
I have only been to baseball games at three places and all three stadiums are gone. Tiger Stadium was one of them. Buildings get old and need replacing, but sad to see them go. Thanks for the memory.
I’m glad Tiger Stadium was one of your three. It was my favorite place to see a game. Thank you so much for watching and sharing a comment.
Huh, I never thought of it, but two of the four sites I've seen an MLB game are gone, including Tiger Stadium.
@@lo1bo2 I’m glad you got to see a game there. Was a great one and my favorite. Thank you for watching and sharing a comment.
I'm glad I was able to see about 10 or 15 games at the old park. My first was in 1987 when I was 10. It was truly unique.
It sure was a unique experience. Back in 1987 the Tigers were in that exciting East pennant run and beat the Blue Jays on the final day of the season. So glad you got to catch some games at The Corner. Thank you for watching.
You can come down to CityWalk at Universal Orlando Resort and buy a Detroit Dog with a Koegel’s hot dog and sit in Tiger Stadium seats at the Hot Dog Hall of Fame. There are seats from ballparks that are long gone. They have a pair from Sportsman’s Park, Comiskey Park, Memorial Stadium, Tiger Stadium, etc.
That’s a great tip! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it. Will for sure check that out on my next trip to Orlando.
Thanks for the video. I got to attend one of the games on the last year Tiger Stadium was in operation. It was a great stadium to see a game. It is nice to see that they did preserve part of the site as a baseball park.
So glad you got to see a game at Tiger Stadium. We were hoping at least park of the old stands could be saved, but happy baseball (and other sports) can continue at the location. Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment.
This is the first stadium I ever walked into over 1,500 capacity. And I will never forget it.
Ahh, I'll never forget my first time walking in. Was 6 years old and couldn't believe how big it was. Thanks for sharing and watching.
i love videos like this. don't let the history and memories die! i also like how they kept it a baseball field rather than make it apartments or shopping space.
In SF, before the Giants came to town, we had a PCL team called the Seals, who played at Seals Stadium. Seals Stadium is now a shopping center, and the actual spot of home plate is a CLOSED store. Goes to show ya
Yes, although they had built condos all around, the field was saved. It was so cool to run the bases.
During one of my trips to SF a buddy and I went to check out the Seals Stadium location hoping to see a plaque or something, but just saw the shopping center.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I truly appreciate it.
haha good content! in one of the stores in sf, there was a plaque where home plate was, and a little giants shrine. That store moved down the block so now the building is vacant. @@greatlaker
Too bad the old stadium is gone- lots of great memories were made there! Fun that you got to run the bases at the new park on site. Thanks for the history and tour around so many great restaurants and the new stadium. I haven’t visited Detroit, but if we get the chance, we’ll be sure to have some pizza and ice cream, and maybe catch a game! 👌👍👍
@JenniferLupine Always appreciate you watching and commenting. Tigers Stadium was something very special to anyone that has been there. The passion was equal to that of a Fenway Park in Boston or a Wrigley Field in Chicago. I can't believe it's been 25 years since the last game was played there.
I have been to a couple of games in Seattle and think T-Mobile park is a great place for baseball.
Born and grew up in Detroit, moved away 30 years ago. Thanks for the memories. We would go to Lindell A.C. after a game, and sometimes Sonny Elliot or Alex Karris would be there goofing with the customers. Met "The Bird" Fidrych there and the next day sat in Rusty Staub's' seats behind home plate. I can still taste and smell the old park.
Oh what great stories. I wish the Lindel A.C. was still around, so many great stories out of that place I would for sure have included it if it was. Thank you so much for watching and sharing those stories. I know what you mean about the taste and smell of Tiger stadium.
I was there in the early 70's back when Mickey Stanley was still playing, I was sitting between home plate and 3rd base.
My brother asked me to yell out "Hey Mickey Stanley hit a home run" Mickey Stanley looked at me, the next pitch upper deck left field home run!!! True story.
Oh wow, what an incredible experience and memory. Mine is Willie Horton's 3 run HR in my first game to beat the Red Sox. Thanks for sharing this and watching.
Really cool! Thanks for doing this video.
Thank you for saying that. I appreciate you watching.
Used to go here for Tigers games in the 1980's! I remember all the blue!
Thank you for watching and leaving a comment, I really appreciate it. Oh yeah, when those blue seats got put in it was quite the contrast from the old green seats.
I was part of the two man crew who disconnected the power entering Tiger Stadium so the demolition crew could begin work…. It was truly am emotional moment as I grew up going to ball games there in the 70’s….. Wished I would have kept my bats from bat day…. I also worked on the construction of the new Tiger Stadium…… Full circle….. Go Tigers……
@retired58wireman50 that is so awesome, I'm honored that you watched and commented on my video. I totally agree about the bat day bats, still can't believe they did that back then. Proud that you have that special link between the old and new stadiums. When Comerica Park opened I was lucky enough to work there for the first couple of seasons.
When they were demolishing Tiger Stadium, I took a drive by there to share some memories with my 13 year old daughter. We stopped in the rain and i could see a pile of those orange plastic seats. I lifted up the chain link fence, she scurried under and retrieved 2 sets which I still have to this day. A couple of security guards came and shooed us away. I still get emotional every time i see them. I miss the atmosphere of the old game. I miss the players who seemed like everyday guys that were grateful to play a game for a living. I miss fans who knew when and how to express their displeasure without being foul and rude, always aware that there were women and children present. I miss fans who didn't leave their seats until the inning was over.
I miss Tiger Stadium. Comerica ? Lol
Awesome video! So well done! Brings back great memories... Thanks!
So glad you liked it. It was fun putting everything together. I still miss ball games there. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Just Great Video! I will be making my pilgrimage to the old Tiger Stadium site next year. I still remember fawning over Sports illustrated June 1967 issue (Al Kaline rubbing his hands together-"Tigers Stalk a Pennant"). Unforgettable. You're video is so great as it includes the eateries and joints...I'm gonna enjoy them immensely. Forever gratefull!!
That is great 👍. Just a quick tip, make sure there is an event at the Corner Ballpark when you visit, sometimes they lock that place up.
That Al Kaline photo on the SI cover is classic. Hold on to that nugget.
Thank you for the nice comments, you can’t go wrong with any of establishments I mentioned, they’re all great. I appreciate you watching.
Thank you for this video! The tigers were my introduction to the MLB! Al Kaline was a sports hero of mine, right alongside my Mtl. Canadiens heroes. I wore the 6 for every team I played on. Great memories!
That is so cool. Kaline was my favorite as well. Thank you for watching and sharing this story.
Mickey Cochrane's career so impressed one Oklahoma miner that he named his son for him. Kid by the name of Mantle. Ended up playing a few games at old Tiger Stadium.
That’s pretty special stuff. The Tigers have tremendous baseball history so it’s very cool that the past wasn’t ditched!
I agree, it’s getting harder to find since it been nearly 25 years since the last MLB game there. So when I find something I get excited. Thank you for watching and commenting.
@@greatlaker What a great video . I really enjoyed it a lot . Have been a huge Tiger fan over 60 years . What great times we had at Michigan and Trumbull .
@@larrysproul9424 thank you so much for watching and sharing that comment. You got me beat though, my 1st game was in 1971. So just over 50 years.
Great job on this video. Brought back many great memories and a few new places to check out. Go Tigers!
Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment, I truly appreciate it. Even after 25 years Tiger Stadium lives on. Yes, Go Tigers!
PS We loved our trip to Tiger Stadium for a game in ‘99. The upper deck behind home plate put us practically over the field!
Absolutely, those upper deck seats at Tiger Stadium were so close to the field.
Tiger Stadium needs to be included in MLB the show as a classic stadium.
Absolutely 100% agree. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Great video! I had a partial season ticket package at Tiger Stadium for several years including the last game there. What a night that was!
That is awesome. The last game was a great way to end MLB at Tiger Stadium. The Robert Fick grand slam was just perfect. Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment.
Thank you...very well done. Brought a cherished memory back of my first visit...saw Denny McClain pitch against Cleveland in July 1969..during my first year of playing ball. Miss my father and the innocent wonder of youth.
So well put, and a similar experience for me. My 1st game was in 1971 and was a Mickey Lolich win over Boston featuring Willie Horton’s 3 run blast. Thank you so much for watching and sharing this story.
The only ballpark that could’ve and should’ve been saved.
I totally agree, at the very least part of the grandstand could have been saved. Thank you for watching and sharing a comment.
They all should have been saved. Their replacements are substandard
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@@trickolas78 I will say that some of the newer ballparks are not bad, but the majority are not. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Mike Ilitch should of tried and saved it.
Very well done. Sure miss that old ball park.
I was there the day they started tearing it down. I have a photo I took when they started. It shows the gap, cut into the upper deck, with the centerfield flagpole still flying Old Glory. On this day I got to walk onto the field, stand on the pitchers mound, and go through the dugouts, and Tiger offices.
One interesting thing you probably didn't know is that when Bennett Field was around. The neighbors, seeing how popular baseball was, decided to capitalize on it. The homeowners built bleachers on the roof of their homes, and sold tickets to watch the games.
Did you forget about the helipad, built above the old Detroit Yellow Cab offices/garage. Tom Monaghan used to land there when he owned the Tigers.
Wow you were so lucky to get in there before the compete demolition an see the dugouts. I was going to include the Checker Cab and Brooks Lumber across Trumbull, but wanted to keep the content short. I’m gathering more details for a sequel sometime next year. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it.
On the edge of my memory I was probably about 5 or 6 with my dad and some uncles, and saw Kaline smash a home run. We were down 2 runs and everyone was wildly excited and screaming, but me I'm thinking hey, we were down 2, how come we win with just a home run, which is run point ? So I asked my uncle Dennis and he said oh, this homerun was more than 1 run because we had 2 men on the bases ! I act like I understood but I didn't figure it out until years later.
When I was about 14, which would have been early 80's, I managed to land a spot as a junior usher along with a couple friends. Basically all you did was help people find their seats, dust them off and hope to get a tip. The job sucked because that year at least the crowds were thin, and the senior ushers, the grumpy old men in orange shirts, had a lock on all the good seats, if you even thought about taking a customer to one of their seats they would raise hell and run you off ,, So basically I just went there to watch the games for free. Attended maybe a dozen and at that time, I was much more interested in getting high and chasing girls than watching ball games, so I just stopped going, to me wasn't even worth the bus fare to go. So that was the last time I was in Tiger Stadium, I did try to make it down to Trumbel when they won the championship in 84, I made it as far as Livernois and Michigan and could go no further, the crowds were off the hook. Later, I worked downtown often mostly at Cobo to set up shows, and saw the stadium deteriorate year after year. Still made me feel nostalgic driving over those cobbled bricks ,, Realistically, it is just not viable to maintain a structure that large on valuable land just for the sake of keeping it there, tearing it down and rebuilding on the land put it out of its misery.
Oh wow, thank you so much for sharing your experience of Tiger Stadium. My first game was in 1971, and I had gone to games there ever since. Some of those games in the early 80's were pretty exciting as the nucleus was building for the 1984 World Series. What a cool experience.
I still wish they could have saved a few sections of the lower deck (Ernie Harwell's plan) but happy there is at least a field still there. Thank you for watching, I appreciate it.
Terrific video! As you may know, the Durham Bulls were a single A farm team of the Tigers in 1960. Our family moved back to the area that year, coming from a small town which had no baseball beyond American Legion ball which we enjoyed, nonetheless. The ‘60 team had Micky Lolitch and Gates Brown, and seeing them in the World Series in ‘68 was a special thrill. The Bulls were in the brand new Houston Colt 45s organization the following year with a young team even for single A. An 18 year old, $100K “bonus baby” was hard line drive hitting Rusty Staub. Joe Morgan came through a few years later. There were a lot more notables over the years, both for the Bulls and for opposing teams that came through town. In the early early ‘80s, Barry Bonds, a seriously hard line drive hitter in those days who swung a sledge hammer warming up in the on deck circle; and Gooden, Strawberry, and Dykstra all single A players on the same Mets squad played the Bulls. The future greats keep coming to take on our team, now AAA.
So much great baseball history in Durham. I was there for a game about 15 years ago, but it was the new stadium. I would have loved to see a game in the old Athletic Park (which is still in use from what I hear). Great story and I appreciate you sharing. Also thanks for watching the video.
So sad they tore that one down. And I never even got to see a game there. In fact, I have only been to Michigan once in my entire life. (I was in Detroit for like a day and briefly passed by Comerica Park.)
Tiger Stadium was an awesome iconic stadium, though. It deserved to be talked about in the same breath as Fenway or Wrigley. The shadows there at night within the stands made a baseball game feel like an old school Madison Square Garden boxing match or something. At least viewing it on television it had that feel to me. A really neat and 'cozy' but gritty feel.
Yeah it is a bit sad it had to go and even worse was letting it rot for so long. I like your comment about the gritty feel about the place and I totally get it. Tiger Stadium really fit the city and the fans quite nicely. Detroit has grit for sure.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting, I really appreciate it.
@@greatlaker
Thank you for the video and the response! Very cool.
My family were season ticket holders for years up to when I was born in 1965. I do not have any memrobilia except I participated in one weekend fantasy camp at "The Corner!" I have the game uniform I was issued to me by the Tigers, and I framed my hat (Played catcher during that camp in 2000. The playing field was still intact as the Movie "51" had just wrapped a couple of weeks earlier!) It's totaly filthy, and has actual dirt from the field and real grass stains on it to this day!
Oh man that must have been so cool to be a part of. I'm guessing you got to meet some of the '68 Tigers and maybe a few from '84. Hold on to that uniform. Thank you so much for watching and sharing that story.
@@greatlaker It was. I met John Warren from 68' along with Dan Petry, Milt Wilcox, and Barbaeo Garbey from the 84' champs! Whe had one camper put one in the Upperdeck in the right field overhang, I got a triple "going the other way" in the left field corner (I bat as a lefty) And was filmed in the camp tape making a "Casual" scoop while catching, A very non-challant backhand move that even has the plate umpire do a Douple take! And I should know, as I am also a High School and Juco umpire. And was a contract umpire for Extended Spring Training in Arizona. I just retired this past year for all sports except for Football, after 37+ years! 🙂
@@johnnelson1446 great follow up. Must have been a thrill to smack that triple and make that catch. I have a friend who refs and umps HS sports and go see him sometimes. I’m probably the only nerd to go to a game to see the ref.
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Blessed to have grown up in that place. No other like it.
Totally agree, sure wish there was someway to save it. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment.
Amen, thank you Jesus for birthing me into that time and place, with incredibly great parents, to enjoy the greatest childhood anyone could ask for!
@@johnboehmer6683 for sure, there was nothing like baseball in those classic ballparks. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Real story. I was walking along Michigan ave in 2009 and looking for Tiger stadium remnants and all of a sudden i look and noticed it, total surprise
Oh yeah I totally get it. So sad it took so long for the transition, sure wish they could have saved part of the old grandstand. At least there is still a field there. Thanks for sharing your comment and watching. I appreciate it.
Great video, thank you! I saw a game there while visiting family in the area in the early 80s. They played the Brewers and I remember Don Money hitting a home run into the upper deck in left field.
Wow, what a great memory of Tiger Stadium to have. I was so glad when the Brewers went to the NL, they were always a thorn in the side of the Tigers. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment.
Another place that has old Tiger Stadium seats is the Grand River Ballroom arcade.
Great video overall, deserves way more views.
Great suggestion! I will defiantly check that out. Thank you for watching and commenting of my video. I truly appreciate it.
Another piece of artwork may not have been present when you filmed this but the Godfrey Hotel (which just opened) has two murals on the side facing Trumbull.
Both reference Tiger Stadium.
@@Knightmessenger good to know. So glad to hear of a new place keeping the memories alive. Thanks again for sharing.
When you came around third base, remember Lou Brock didn’t slide in the 1968 World Series and was tagged out by Bill Freehan
Oh yeah, that was a classic. When I rounded 3rd I kept thinking about Kirk Gibson's HR off Gossage in game 5 of the 1984 World Series. Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. I appreciate that memory.
A gift from my aunt is a game ball from the 1968 world series with the Tigers signatures including Mayo Smith's.
Oh man, that is a classic. I would look at that every day. So cool. Thanks for sharing this and watching. I appreciate it.
@@greatlaker thank you for the kind comment.
THANK YOU!!
I appreciate you watching.
Just imagine the guys who played there, it's amazing, Ruth, Cobb, Walter Johnson, Foxx, Gehrig, DiMaggio, Mantle, Whitey Ford, Berra, Greenberg. Cochrane and in the World Series, Dizzy Dean and many other Hall of Famers!
Yes, the history is oozing from the corner. Just to think about all those players while running the bases is humbling. Again thanks for watching and commenting.
@@greatlaker Yeah, it's amazing to think of Ted Williams at the plate, and guys like Lefty Grove, Red Ruffing, and even Babe Ruth on the mound!
well done, thumbs up 👍🙏💯
Thank you so much for watching and leaving the comment. Tiger Stadium was my favorite and still is.
Drove by tiger stadium several times my grandfather lived on 2740 Hunt st Detroit Michigan
I loved driving by Tiger Stadium, even looking up at it while driving by on I-75. Thank you for sharing and watching.
The gelato place across Trumball is amazing
Good to know, I've been wanting to check that out. Thanks for watching.
I used to write the ticket office and specify the exact row I wanted. They would oblige and didn't even charge a convenience fee!
OMG I totally forgot about mail order tickets. I did the same thing. Also I kind of recall getting Tiger tickets at Hudson's (no fee). These were the years before "CTC" tix came along and started adding the fees. Thanks for watching and leaving this memory.
Fantastic work 👍💖
Thank you so much, I appreciate you taking the time to watch.
Its an American tragedy that Tiger stadium was lost. I'm a Mets fan who always wanted to visit Tiger. 🐅
The city owned it and just left it to rot. It was a dark time for Detroit and saving the stadium just wasn't a priority. I think if happened now it would have a different outcome. I like the idea of the Corner Ballpark, it would have been nice to at least save a part of the grandstand. I appreciate your comments.
i live in detroit and they really have preserved alot of that era.
For sure, the Michigan Central Railroad Terminal will be epic. Plus there is lots of new construction as well. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Wish I had the opportunity to go to Tiger Stadium. Only Tiger home I know is Comerica, which I love. But those who caught a game at Tiger Stadium of course say it was better. Hope someday you can use a VR Simulator to walk Tiger Stadium. Great video.
Thank you so much for watching and sharing this comment. My favorite thing about Tiger Stadium was how close you were to the field. The upper deck was so much closer than Comerica’s.
@greatlaker the upper deck at PNC Park (Pittsburgh Pirates) is a lot closer and that opened the year after Comerica.
@@Knightmessenger Agreed, and that is why PNC is in my top three current MLB parks. Thank you for the comment.
Forbes Field, Crowley Field, Polo Grounds, and all those old parks have very few remnants remaining. Some have a plaque. Some have nothing. At least Tiger Stadium has the field and the flagpole still in place, though the field was completely ripped out and rebuilt. But still, at least there’s something.
Yes, I couldn’t agree more. At least there is something in the spot. I really like the plaque put behind home plate. Nice touch. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.
Nice j ob on Tiger Stadium. Cleveland has done an equally excellent job with the site where it's "League Park" once stood on the corner of Lexington and east 66th street. There's a museum in what was the ticket office building and a baseball park on the same site with the same dimensions as the original field including the short right field wall. ( Now made with chain link fencing. ) The field is used pprimarily by high schools for their games.
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That is so cool about League Park, I’ve been hoping to get there and check it out. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Well done.
Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. Tiger Stadium remains my favorite place to watch a game and I really miss baseball being played there.
I will NEVER forget what Mike Illitch did when he abandoned this ballpark, nor what the city of Detroit failed to do to save it - despite multiple groups proposing reasonable efforts.
Yeah, it’s too bad it couldn’t be saved. The Cubs and Red Sox were able to, why not Detroit? I think I’m more disappointed it sat untouched for so long, that is probably on the city, and not knowing what to do with it. Thank you for watching and sharing a comment.
Thanks so much for this. I traveled for business to Detroit for the first time July 2022 and have been back a half dozen times since. One of my first stops is always the Tiger Stadium site, now I know where to go to get the vibe for what had to have been one of the greatest places ever to see a game. I will visit every one of those places featured in your video. Again. thank you.
That is awesome, I’m on the hunt for more places as well. Thank you so much for watching and commenting.
Place was old but incredible. BP dugout so cool, overhang too. Should of refurbished instead of bulldozing. Really nice clip....
I totally agree. Even if it wouldn't be refurbished for the Tigers, I think part of the stands could have been saved and used for a museum and youth baseball. At least baseball (and other sports) are being played there again. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment.
The Tiger that danced on the corner every game was my aunt Angele Cauchon. She was a card-carrying member of the Clowns' Union, a floozy clown known as Flutterby.
I seen many games in old Tiger Stadium when I was a kid. Used to be a rough area, that’s for sure. Not sure about now.
@ubon11 I agree with @bedoomeyze new condos everywhere in Corktown and the Michigan Central Station should open soon with Ford offices.
Wow! They've really done a great job developing that area. I was in Detroit in 2005 or thereabouts and the old stadium was still there rotting away, and the whole area surrounding it was basically derelict and just not a good place to be.
Yes, it’s incredible how far the Corktown neighborhood has come since then. So many new condos and apartments along with restaurants and retail. When Ford opens the Michigan Central Terminal in the fall it will be even better. Thank you for watching and commenting.
The stadium where I saw my first game in 1979
That is awesome, just as the 1984 Tigers were starting to jell. Thank you for watching.
The only old ball park site that has a "ball park", original field, and flag pole I think.
Yes, I think so too. It’s pretty cool. Thank you so much for watching and sharing a comment. I truly appreciate it.
In Pittsburgh, a section of the original Forbes Field wall and centerfield flagpole are preserved in their original location, which is now part of the Univ. of Pittsburgh campus.
@@chrismredsox1 I’ve heard about that and really want to check it out. Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment.
I believe League Park in Cleveland also fits this criteria. Some places (like old Comiskey) have the foul lines and base paths painted on a parking lot but I think Tiger Stadium and League Park are the only former ballparks where the full field exists in a playable (albeit artificial turf) surface, with some permanent grandstand.
@@Knightmessenger that sounds about right as for fields that still have baseball. There are a few that have football or soccer fields, but not many. Thank you for the comment.
In St. Louis you can find a remnant of Sportsmans Park hanging on the side of the Interstate. The famous Budweiser Eagle stood outside the ballpark and would only light up when a Cardinal hit a homerun.
I will for sure have to check that out the next time I’m in St Louis. I appreciate the tip. Thank you for watching.
Reindorf couldn't save a wall and a few Arched Windows." We would lose 15 parking spaces" he said in '91.
I have not heard that before. Thank you for watching.
great video!
Thank you so much, I appreciate the comment.
I was born in 01 and remember riding by the old relic with my grandfather….I always thought the outside was cooler looking than comerica…how hard would it have been to incorporate pieces of the original stadium with “the corner ballpark”
I totally agree, I think saving a small part of the grandstand would have been much better. The City of Detroit was going through some rough times in these years and the timing didn't work out. Thank you so much for sharing this comment and watching.
Most of the other stadiums from the time of Tiger stadium have been torn down and turned into parking lots or office buildings. So what they did with the playing field is very good and repectful.
Yes, I agree. At least they kept the site a baseball field. Thank you so much for watching and sharing a comment. I do appreciate it.
Good video Man 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you so much for watching and sharing a comment. I truly appreciate it.
Excellent video, sir. You are a great American. God Bless.
Thank you so much for the comment, I truly appreciate it. And thank you for taking the time to watch.
Super Cool video
Great job
Thank you so much! Coming from you that comment means a lot.
@@greatlaker I'm a life long Tigers fan and went to Tiger Stadium a number of times.
@@chrispomaylivewithcdpsport5517 me as well. 1st game was in 1971 and I've been going ever since.
My first game there was the LAST EVER game I was just a little kid I remember I kept grabbing the net and my dad trying to keep me from grabbing it
What an awesome story, and what a cool thing to say that you had been to a game at Tiger Stadium. If you were behind the net, must have been great seats. Thanks so much for watching and mentioning your experience.
I went to games at Tiger Stadium as a kid. I loved it and wish it stayed around. I was 7 years old in the final year it was open. Comerica Park in my opinion is too gimicky and has not aged well over it's 21 year old life. If they ever decide they don't want to use Comerica anymore I would love to see a replica of Tiger Stadium built and maybe just 2 tiger statues by the scoreboard to give a wink at Comerica. Just no more obvious late 90s and early 2000s gimmicks.
Haha, I love it. That is a great proposal. And I agree that Comerica has not aged well and seems dated.
So glad you got to see games at Tiger Stadium and have that memory, it was a special place.
Thank you for watching and sharing your experience. I appreciate it.
Went to this stadium when I was in Detroit
It was sure a great and historic place. Thank you for watching.
I love mlb history thanks for making the video. If you do another video please visit the site of the old Lindell AC. I have heard so many stories about the Lindell where players would hang out after the game.
The stories of the Lindell are amazing. I thought about doing something on it, but didn’t have time to put it in. Thank you for your comment and watching.
@@greatlaker I live In Ohio but I'm a huge Billy Martin and Sparky Anderson fan... someday before my time runs out I will run those bases!
@@Colonel__Ingus69 I hope you get that chance.
Briggs Stadium forever
For sure, I loved the green in Briggs Stadium before the switch over to blue for Tiger Stadium. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment.
What a loss. Glorious in its beaten authenticity.
Sure is, so many things could have been done to save it (or it least part of it). It was sad to see it rot for so long. A missed opportunity for sure. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Is it open to the general public?
With the Corner Ballpark, it's good to check ahead to see if there is an event or call them to see if you can get it. It is not always open. I did go to a college baseball game there back in April and it was free to just walk in. Thank you so much for watching.
How do they know all this stuff/field is on the very same spots?
Good question, I know for certain the flag pole was never moved. I'm not an expert or an architect, but it sure seems right to me after going to games there for 29 seasons. At the very least it is extremally close. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment.
The grass field was left behind when the stadium was demolished. Led by the same guy who hosts the Babe Ruth event at Nemos, a group of volunteers maintained it until Police Athletic League was granted redevelopment permission.
So the field and basepaths were always there.
What happen to hoot Robinson bar across st from tiger stadium. Anyone know...
I am not sure on that, but will investigate.
I believe Hoot Robinson's, prior to becoming The Home Plate, is now McShane's.
@@michaelduchene6656 Yes, that looks correct. Had to double check on that one. Thanks for helping to clear that up.
@@michaelduchene6656 thanks.
I have a foul ball from Kirt Gibson from the old Tiger stadium
That is amazing, hope you hold on to that one. Unfortunately in all my years of going to games at Tiger Stadium I never walked away with a foul or HR ball. However I did get catch a foul ball of former Tiger Randel Simon while watching a game at the Metrodome in Minneapolis. I know, just not the same. Thanks for sharing your memory and watching the video. I truly apricate it.
Kaline and Trumbell!
I’m glad you brought that up. I had a Kaline Drive section recorded for this, but took it out. You can still see where Kaline started, but it will be filled in soon. There are condos built right on what was Kaline Drive as the street is no more. Thank you so much for watching and sharing a comment. I truly appreciate it.
Tiger Stadium is the same as Briggs Stadium, right?
Yes, it was Navin Field 1912-1935, Briggs Stadium 1935-1960, and Tiger Stadium 1961-1999. Thank you for watching.
@@greatlaker Thank you, yes, I now recall that it was Navin Field at one time. I enjoy these videos about the old ballparks. thanks. I remember it as Briggs when I was a kid.
@@garymorris1856Shortly after Walter Briggs bought the team and stadium he increased the capacity to 53K by building the upper deck completely around the field.
@@greatlaker Very interesting, sir. Thank you.
It was a shame closing that park. Could be like fenway and wrigley. White sox park too
Sad they couldn't do a massive renovation to it, to save it
It sure is, at least they could have saved a few sections. Thank you for watching and commenting.
So sorry you had to do this. Imagine, the one old building that Detroit actually tore down.
They did tear it down, but it stood vacant for 10 years before they did. Thank you for watching, I truly appreciate it.
A lot of old buildings that the Illitch family has had a hand in owning have been torn down.
Fortunately they didnt get a chance to make yet another parking lot.
@@Knightmessenger There are plenty of parking lots and garages in the stadium area. Hopefully there won't be anymore.
No mention of the great Alan Trammell
Great point! There are so many Tigers I would love to mention. You can see a Trammell jersey on display at the 10:10 and 12:37 marks. Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment.
My buddy has a seat he got from an auction
The City of Detroit had a group trying to save Tiger Stadium, however, do to pathetic management in the Mayor's office the stadium of course was raised, the Stadium should have Been saved, I blane the raising of the Stadium on Mayors whom didn't give a crap... Tiger Stadium could have served for several types of college, high-school & senior league world series.. and commortive games... all because of Mayor's whom didn't give a crap.. like firmer corrupt Mayor Kilpatrick
Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. It is sad a small part of the stadium couldn't be saved for the types of games you mentioned. I am grateful the field was at least saved and now all sorts of sports are played there on a youth level.
we all know it was michigan and trumbull
Oh yeah, my fav. Thank you for watching.
Such a shame that they tore it down .. ridiculous ..
I totally agree, it would have been so cool to save a part of it during the transition into a youth ballpark. At least there is still baseball being played at the site. Thank you for watching, I really appreciate it.
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