The famous flag pole that was in play out in centerfield was the only thing remaining of Tiger Stadium when I drove past the site along I-75 last month.
Detroit started tearing down the glorious stadium last season, leaving the portion stretching from dugout to dugout. But the plans to save even that part were, like so much of Detroit, cast aside.
Josh Pahigian taps the stadium at thet corner of Michigan and Trumbull as place No. 68 in his "101 Baseball Places to See Before You Strike Out."
Tiger Stadium was my baseball home away from home, second only to Shea in terms of games attended. Adventures there have been all over these places.
Rather than recount those, I thought it would be more fun to share some photos from the vault. Back in 1990 and 1991 BC -- before children -- I'd make it to a game each homestand, arrive early and take photos. The bullpens were open, near the stands and fans could get within 10 feet of pitchers warming up.
I'd also try to snag some autographs, but got tried of the professional collectors pushing in and being rude.
One of my favorite shots. Rock Raines and Frank Thomas were posing for someone else, and I started snapping away.
Nolan Ryan and Goose Gossage came to town with the Rangers.
Roger Clemens in pre-bat-chucking days.
Brett Saberhagen
I'm not sure who is in the middle, but that's Dave Henderson -- another favorite -- and Reggie Jackson. Henderson always seemed to have fun with fans. I remember once yelled out, "Dave, you're on my Rotisserie team!" and he smiled and said, "I know! That's why I'm doing so well!"
George Brett
Cecil Fielder was chatting with Dave Stewart -- who shot me the evil eye.
Bob Welch
Detroit started tearing down the glorious stadium last season, leaving the portion stretching from dugout to dugout. But the plans to save even that part were, like so much of Detroit, cast aside.
Josh Pahigian taps the stadium at thet corner of Michigan and Trumbull as place No. 68 in his "101 Baseball Places to See Before You Strike Out."
Tiger Stadium was my baseball home away from home, second only to Shea in terms of games attended. Adventures there have been all over these places.
Rather than recount those, I thought it would be more fun to share some photos from the vault. Back in 1990 and 1991 BC -- before children -- I'd make it to a game each homestand, arrive early and take photos. The bullpens were open, near the stands and fans could get within 10 feet of pitchers warming up.
I'd also try to snag some autographs, but got tried of the professional collectors pushing in and being rude.
One of my favorite shots. Rock Raines and Frank Thomas were posing for someone else, and I started snapping away.
Nolan Ryan and Goose Gossage came to town with the Rangers.
Roger Clemens in pre-bat-chucking days.
Brett Saberhagen
I'm not sure who is in the middle, but that's Dave Henderson -- another favorite -- and Reggie Jackson. Henderson always seemed to have fun with fans. I remember once yelled out, "Dave, you're on my Rotisserie team!" and he smiled and said, "I know! That's why I'm doing so well!"
George Brett
Cecil Fielder was chatting with Dave Stewart -- who shot me the evil eye.
Bob Welch
Mike Moore
Julio Franco
Ron Karkovice and Milt Cuyler were favorite players even though they weren't stars.