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ant to stand in the box where Babe Ruth hit his 700th career homer? Where Dwight Evans hit the earliest home run ever and Reggie Jackson slugged his moon shot?
This is Detroit baseball. Ballparks of America allows you to play in the place where these iconic moments happened.
Baseball in the Motor City
It’s a story that starts in 1896 when Tigers owner Arthur Vanderbeck bought the club and constructed a 5,000-seat wooden ballpark. By 1912, the team’s new ballpark, named Navin Field, could seat 23,000 spectators. But it was the 1930’s expansion project that gave Tiger Stadium the look that it retained for 70 years.
It became a colorful place with orange and blue seats and the famous flagpole to the left of dead center that caused problems for outfielders. The last game at Tiger Stadium took place on September 27, 1999, and many fans were saddened to see “The Corner” go.
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ow Ballparks of America makes it possible to experience the Motor City magic again.
We’ve gone the extra mile and actually improved the obstructed views and columns but retained many of the iconic elements, including the overhang in right field and the signature siding.
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St Louis Stadium
St Louis Stadium
The Cards rally at our stunning tribute to Missouri’s hometown spirit.
Tour Ballpark
Chicago Field
Chicago Field
Now that the World Series drought is over, the ivy looks greener in the Friendly Confines.
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Boston Park
