Ugh! The real demolition has begun at Tiger Stadium
0 Comments Published July 9th, 2008 in Michigan HistoryWow. The photos of the gutting of Tiger Stadium are helping to make the finality of the end of the road for the old ballpark sink in.
You can read updates on the demolition and see a couple of pictures of the gash carved out of the portion of the stadium between the centerfield bleachers [...]
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Tiger Stadium, originally uploaded by &Martin101.
You can see this machine begin to rip into Tiger Stadium. This area is between the centerfield bleachers and the seats in left-field.
There’s no going back now. In [...]
Embattled Detroit Mayor, Kwame Kilpatrick has given a stay of execution of sorts for the eventual demolition of Tiger Stadium. The original June 1 deadline has obviously passed and the Mayor has given The Old Tiger Stadium Conservancy (of which broadcasting legend Ernie Harwell is a board member) until August 1 to come up [...]
Tags: detroit-tigers, the-corner, tiger-stadiumBottom of the 9th, two outs for Tiger Stadium
1 Comment Published May 28th, 2008 in Michigan HistoryAny group wishing to preserve part of the field and home plate grandstands of Tiger Stadium is running short on time. June 1 is the official deadline for groups/individuals with a plan and, more importantly, money to save a portion of Tiger Stadium.
Tags: detroit, detroit tiger stadium, detroit-tigers, the-corner, tiger-stadiumPlay Ball!
The Detroit Tigers open the 2008 season this afternoon at Comerica Park for a 1:00pm tilt against the Kansas City Royals. Whether or not they make it to the World Series this year I think it will be a fun time listening/watching the Tigers. They have one of the best lineups in [...]
Legendary Detroit Tigers Broadcaster Ernie Harwell Turns 90 this Friday
0 Comments Published January 22nd, 2008 in Just Ramblin'Ernie Harwell will turn 90 years young on Friday, January 25th. How does he do it? Daily exercise, doesn’t eat a lot of sugars and fats, and his mental attitude.
Ernie is nearly three times my age and he gets more exercise than I do. That doesn’t bode too well for my longevity. [...]
Justin Verlander Pitches the Detroit Tigers First No-Hitter since 1984
0 Comments Published June 13th, 2007 in Just Ramblin'This is not a sports blog, but a no-hitter in baseball does not come along too often. A no-hitter by a Tigers pitcher comes along even less frequently. Last night Justin Verlander pitched a No-Hitter against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Here is a list of all of the No-Hitters pitched by the Detroit Tigers over [...]
How to get rid of the seagulls at Comerica Park
0 Comments Published June 12th, 2007 in Just Ramblin'I have a solution to get rid of the seagulls that have been congregating at Comerica Park during baseball games as of late. Watch this video to find out. It’s only 16 seconds long.
If the video player does not appear, watch it here.
Detroit News article about the seagulls at Comerica Park
The state of Michigan should learn from the Detroit Tigers
0 Comments Published April 18th, 2007 in Political NewsDaniel Howes’ article on how the Detroit Tigers have a lesson for all of us has inspired me to show what Michigan and its’ leaders could learn from the Tigers.
The Tigers suffered through 12 straight losing seasons. In 2003 they even tied the record for most losses ever in a single season with 119. [...]
Well, the 2007 season is only 2 games old for the Detroit Tigers. Due to the crummy winter weather we have, yesterday’s game against the Blue Jays was postponed.
In celebration of a new season and the hopes of warmer weather to come I invite you to check out these Squidoo lenses I created.
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