The old Tiger stadium was much more intimate. Every seat seemed like it was right up against the field. Even the cheap seats were great seats.
As far as history is concerned. I sat there and watched guys like Fydrich and Fielder, and Trammel from little more than 150 feet away.
That’s how Yankee Stadium felt as well...as big as it was. They even had a “smoking area” after smoking was banned everywhere!
My boss had season tickets, very good seats. Close enough to the field, but shielded by the sun. Thank goodness. I remember going to the ladies room and this poor woman was completely sunburned and in pain.
Not only did we have the vendors coming around, we also had waitress service.
Ahhhh, the good ole days. Now we’re just trying to keep our heads above water!
I used to go up to Detroit with my neighbor (a Tigers fan) when they played the O’s. Loved the old stadium. I remember once we had seats a few rows up from first base dugout. Jon Miller was standing down there on the field with his microphone looking for an interview. There were a group of O’s near him, including Cal Ripkin. I hollared, “Hey Jon, what’s the matter? Won’t anyone talk to you?” The group of O’s must have heard it because when he walked over to them, they all walked away laughing (including Ripkin).