Because it had become too expensive to repair. It needed lots of upgrading. It had become hazardous to safety. The new park is beautiful! If you haven't gone to Comerica Park for a game yet...you owe it to yourself.
I know...you're right. But I must say that if you haven't been to the new stadium, I strongly urge you to go. Get yourself a ticket next year and go. It helps eliminate the bad taste of a loss. It's a beautiful new stadium and I must say that I'm proud to have it in Detroit.
Is the stadium street sign still standing outside the main entrance? I know the demolition company covered it up, but hopefully they will leave that standing as well!
So many memories going all the way back to childhood, to sitting upper deck first base during Al Kaline's rookie year, to sitting left field in front of Ted Williams, to later being in a Lions halftime or two, to listening to the 1968 World Series halfway around the world on Armed Forces Radio. Thanks for posting!
I don't live in the Detroit area anymore but I hated knowing the stadium was deteriorating. I was always a fan of keeping the ballpark. Now that it has been partially demolished, I'm not sure I even like the idea of preserving that portion. I liked Tiger Stadium in its glory - back when it was in use. This looks like a lost child looking for a parent. I have a aerial view of Tiger Stadium on my bedroom wall from the last game. Amazing view of the stadium and the nearby downtown skyline.
Thanks for the update, I think it is very important that people know that the demoliton has stopped for now...now its on us to help raise money to save that portion that is still standing.
Hey Roscoe,thank you for posting all the vids of the demise of the old ballpark!It truly is sad to see it go,but Comerica park is a beautiful ballpark.Hopefully they can make more history.Go Tigers!!!
To tell you the truth...I don't know what that building is. I've really never focused in on it. I'll do so my next trip down. I haven't even the slightest idea. And you're welcome my friend!
I'm sorry, I replied to you with a message that should have gone to someone else who asked me about the "brown" building next to the stadium. Thanks for the comments and I agree with you...Comerica Park is a beautiful stadium. I like it a lot!
There was an article in yesterdays Detroit Free Press that said enough money had been raised to preserve part of the ballpark. It prevents the entire stadium from being torn down. I will keep you informed as best I can.
Because it had become too expensive to repair. It needed lots of upgrading. It had become hazardous to safety. The new park is beautiful! If you haven't gone to Comerica Park for a game yet...you owe it to yourself.
leeherr 1 month ago
why was it demolished?...
MistRVertexZ 1 month ago
Stadiums that are gone have the charm of being gone. When Tiger Stadium was demolished, it took in a brand new "spirit".
Coastergeekperson04 9 months ago
I know...you're right. But I must say that if you haven't been to the new stadium, I strongly urge you to go. Get yourself a ticket next year and go. It helps eliminate the bad taste of a loss. It's a beautiful new stadium and I must say that I'm proud to have it in Detroit.
leeherr 1 year ago
It's ALWAYS sad to see the old classics go...
One-by-one, they're almost all gone now. Tiger Stadium is one I thought would last forever...
tsloverlarry 1 year ago
They should keep that part standing
briancalifornia1 2 years ago
Is the stadium street sign still standing outside the main entrance? I know the demolition company covered it up, but hopefully they will leave that standing as well!
imperialscot 3 years ago
So many memories going all the way back to childhood, to sitting upper deck first base during Al Kaline's rookie year, to sitting left field in front of Ted Williams, to later being in a Lions halftime or two, to listening to the 1968 World Series halfway around the world on Armed Forces Radio. Thanks for posting!
begonia27 3 years ago
I don't live in the Detroit area anymore but I hated knowing the stadium was deteriorating. I was always a fan of keeping the ballpark. Now that it has been partially demolished, I'm not sure I even like the idea of preserving that portion. I liked Tiger Stadium in its glory - back when it was in use. This looks like a lost child looking for a parent. I have a aerial view of Tiger Stadium on my bedroom wall from the last game. Amazing view of the stadium and the nearby downtown skyline.
AxmKap 3 years ago
What are the current plans for the site?
JPowell712 3 years ago
Good job. thanks for sharing.
loungelizard5000 3 years ago
Thanks for the update, I think it is very important that people know that the demoliton has stopped for now...now its on us to help raise money to save that portion that is still standing.
mustanggt12382 3 years ago
Hey Roscoe,thank you for posting all the vids of the demise of the old ballpark!It truly is sad to see it go,but Comerica park is a beautiful ballpark.Hopefully they can make more history.Go Tigers!!!
downriverdon 3 years ago
To tell you the truth...I don't know what that building is. I've really never focused in on it. I'll do so my next trip down. I haven't even the slightest idea. And you're welcome my friend!
leeherr 3 years ago
I'm sorry, I replied to you with a message that should have gone to someone else who asked me about the "brown" building next to the stadium. Thanks for the comments and I agree with you...Comerica Park is a beautiful stadium. I like it a lot!
leeherr 3 years ago
Wow, it's amazing how quickly they can destroy so much history. thanks for getting a shot of the field for me. I really appreciate it.
tw1989 3 years ago
No problem. Sorry I couldn't get more. But I will keep going down there until it's all done. I keep hoping to find something unique to shoot.
leeherr 3 years ago
There was an article in yesterdays Detroit Free Press that said enough money had been raised to preserve part of the ballpark. It prevents the entire stadium from being torn down. I will keep you informed as best I can.
leeherr 3 years ago