Tiger Stadium, Detroit, MI (R.I.P.)

Approaching Tiger Stadium, May 1993

Approaching Tiger Stadium, May 1993

Plaque on exterior wall of Tiger Stadium

Landmark plaque on exterior wall of Tiger Stadium

Looking out toward the center-field flagpole

Looking out toward the center-field flagpole (in play!)

Double-decked right field stand

Double-decked right field stands, one of Tiger Stadium's signature features

The infamous right-field overhang

The infamous right-field overhang, which turned fly-ball outs into home runs

Behind the plate -- note overhanging press box

Behind the plate -- note overhanging press box

Detail showing upper deck overhang, with pillars

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

Sparky Anderson giving pregame interview

Tigers manager Sparky Anderson giving a pregame interview

PLAY BALL!

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.


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