Approaching Tiger Stadium, May 1993 Landmark plaque on exterior wall of Tiger Stadium Looking out toward the center-field flagpole (in play!) Double-decked right field stands, one of Tiger Stadium's signature features The infamous right-field overhang, which turned fly-ball outs into home runs Behind the plate -- note overhanging press box Upper-deck overhang, with pillars. They may block a few seats, but they bring everyone in the upper deck much closer to the action than in modern parks Tigers manager Sparky Anderson giving a pregame interview PLAY BALL! Not a lot of people here tonight... I should have caught my first foul ball here tonight. It came curving back to me, but glanced off my hand and bounced 30' away. |