Tiger Stadium - July 1999

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On our way home from Cincinnati we took a detour for a night to Detroit to see old Tiger Stadium before it closed. The drive was quite long but it was worth the trip. Well, the stadium is old, but just the history of the place is amazing. Everything felt closed in, the hallways, the lower decks, the seats, but it is a great place to catch a ballgame. We came early and got to see some batting practice. Our seats were right along foul territory and Dan just barely missed picking up a grounder that ran along the fence. It was a warm humid night and we actually took a few pictures this time, despite having just a 35mm camera (no digital).

View from our seats	A couple of pitchers jogging along the warning track. You can also barely see the flagpole in fair territory in dead center field.	Tiger Stadium, since 1912
Starting pitcher for the Tigers warming up	Drinking a Coke, having a smile, and catching a ballgame. Is there anything better in the world?	The right field corner. Retired numbers, pennants, and Tigers Hall of Fame on the press box.
Ain't we cute?	We walked around to the 1st base side during the game before we left	Right before we jump into a cab for the ride back to the hotel. We were not so bright and tried to walk to the ballpark for the game, not exactly the best town for a stroll.

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