Nostalgia hits hard when people have to say goodbye to the place or thing they had fond memories of. Saying goodbye forever to a home stadium in any league would not be easy on anyone.?And that’s what happened when MLB AL Central’s team, Detroit Tigers, bid farewell to their home ground, Tiger Stadium, more than two decades ago.?
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The stadium hosted the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1999. Not only this, but the stadium also hosted the Detroit Lions of the National Football League from 1938 to 1974. People are getting emotional while reminiscing about the day when the Tigers played their last game at the Tiger Stadium, and also sharing how they will forever remember the stadium as.
Was the home stadium of the Detroit Tigers one of the oldest ballparks in MLB history?
Another stadium that opened on the same day as Tiger Stadium was Fenway Park. When Tiger Stadium got closed in 1999, it tied with Fenway Park Stadium as one of the oldest ballparks in the history of Major League Baseball.
After 87 years and 6,873 games at the corner of Michigan and Trumbull, we said goodbye to Tiger Stadium #OTD in 1999. pic.twitter.com/niRNFFJtQb
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) September 27, 2022
What is still believed to be the longest verified home run in MLB history was hit by the legend Babe Ruth in this ballpark on July 18, 1921.?
The stadium has hosted three All-Star games in the time that it stood proudly. And it did stand for almost 8 decades. It witnessed 6,873 games in all those years.? Out of those 6873 games, the ballpark saw exactly 11,111 Major League home runs.?
24 years before the stadium was closed for good, it got declared a State of Michigan Historic Site in 1975. It has also been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1989.
On the day of September 27, 1999, Detroit Tigers played their last game at this ballpark. Whereas people are reliving the moments they spent at the Stadium.
What are fans saying about the Tigers’ Stadium?
Fans would want to go see the last game there. But sadly, it is not possible, not anymore.?
Would love to go to one more game here. Think I was 6 or 7 when I went to my last one
— Mike D (@therealtacoboi) September 27, 2022
Even the guard knew that skipping school to go to the Tiger Stadium was a good idea.
I skipped school about a week before it closed , took my parents car across the border. When crossing at Windsor Border guard said “shouldn’t you guys be in school?” I replied heading to Tiger Stadium. His response “you’ll learn more there than in math class”
— Mike Gervais (@mikegervais) September 27, 2022
But he never got a ball!
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I was a PR for 🐅. My job that day was to get Ernie onto the field after the game. As the old greats names were read over the PA I told him, these were the guys you taught me about growing up. He proceeded to tell me a quick note about the next 3-4 guys. It was magical.
— Brian Remsberg (@BRGolfer) September 27, 2022
Whereas, memories will stay forever!
I pretty much grew up on The Corner. Was my home away from home. I still miss it so much. So many great memories.
— AJ ✨🎢 (@aimster_17) September 27, 2022
First memory of being in a ballpark.
Saw my first major league ballgame here.
— casey (@kcblaze) September 27, 2022
Meanwhile, Fall weather wants some recreation
It's so beautiful-make overhanging upper decks and hitting the ball onto roofs a thing again
— Hoss Bonaventure (@NS_242424) September 27, 2022
Honestly wished they kept this park. Never been there.
— The Wanderer (@realnameMurph) September 27, 2022
I like Comerica but this place was too special. When it’s time for a new park again, I hope you recreate Tiger Stadium.
— David von Kampen (@dvonkampen) September 27, 2022
Last pitch from Todd Jones…; a swing and miss strikeout by Carlos Beltran.
— SportsCardMath (@card_math) September 27, 2022
Will never forget it! Spent the whole weekend there and made $80 at MGM to buy programs!!!
— Ron Bekkering (@RonBekkering) September 27, 2022
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That walk across the “bridge” between the corridor and the seats.
— Rick Heitmeyer (@rheitmeyer) September 27, 2022
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