Archive | Endangered Ballparks

A group seeking to save Gate 2 at the old Yankee Stadium says it would be cheaper to preserve the gate than tear it down, but city officials disagree — and the Yankees, sad to say, are avoiding the discussion. A group seeking to save Gate 2 at the old Yankee Stadium says it would […]

Ray Winder Field, the former home of the Arkansas Travelers, is being sold to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, but its future is not clear. Ray Winder Field, the former home of the Arkansas Travelers (Class AA; Texas League), is being sold to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, but its future […]

The former home of the Ottawa Lynx just two seasons ago now sits in disrepair, as the city won't maintain the facility without a tenant. It was once the crown prince of the International League, and still considered by many to be one of the better ballparks on the continent. Today, Ottawa Stadium — formerly […]

With low steel prices and no developer waiting in the wings to take over the site, why was the city of Detroit so eager to tear down the remainder of Tiger Stadium? We may never know the full story, but that's not stopping the Old Tiger Stadium Conservancy from issuing a strongly phrased statement on […]

Wayne County Circuit Judge Prentiss Edward refuses to extend a temporary restraining order against the demolition of Tiger Stadium, clearing the way for the city to demolish the 1912 Navin Field grandstand. Wayne County Circuit Judge Prentiss Edward refuses to extend a temporary restraining order against the demolition of Tiger Stadium, clearing the way for […]

The group seeking to renovate historic Tiger Stadium says it was blindsided by the city's decision to tear down the ballpark and is urging citizens to write Mayor Dave Bing — yes, that Dave Bing — with their objections.  The group seeking to renovate historic Tiger Stadium says it was blindsided by the city's decision […]

Preservation efforts for the historic facility have apparently come up short, as the Detroit Economic Development Corp. board votes 7-1 to immediately tear down the remaining Navin Field grandstand. Preservation efforts for historic Tiger Stadium have apparently come up short, as the Detroit Economic Development Corp. board votes 7-1 to immediately tear down the remaining […]

A band of fans is targeting Gate 2, one of the few parts of the previous Yankee Stadium that survived the mid-1970s rebuilding, to be saved from the demolition ball — but so far the city and the team are ignoring the idea. A band of fans is targeting Gate 2, one of the few […]

Ray Winder Field, the historic former home of the Arkansas Travelers, would be preserved and incorporated into a new University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences building under a unique plan pitched by local preservationists.Ray Winder Field, the historic former home of the Arkansas Travelers (Class AA; Texas League), would be preserved and incorporated into a […]

It looks like the certain demise of Ray Winder Field, the former home of the Arkansas Travelers, after a preservation group passes on bidding for the historic ballpark.It looks like the certain demise of Ray Winder Field, the former home of the Arkansas Travelers, after a preservation group passes on bidding for the historic ballpark. […]

We smell a trend here. With the Ottawa Voyageurs folding shop, city officials are debating the future of Ottawa Stadium — and some want to see the place auctioned off, with the proceeds going to the renovation of Landsdowne Park for CFL football.With the Ottawa Voyageurs folding shop, city officials are debating the future of […]

A clash of Senatorial cultures, as budget hawk Tom Coburn questions why the federal government should spend $3.8 million on the historic ballpark. Carl Levin’s response: it’s economic stimulus.An attempt to strip $3.8 million for the restoration of the original Tiger Stadium grandstand from a $410-billion federal bill failed, as Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.) successfully […]

A federal omnibus spending bill passed by the House includes $3.8 million for the renovation of Tiger Stadium.A federal omnibus spending bill passed by the House includes $3.8 million for the renovation of Tiger Stadium. The Old Tiger Stadium Conservancy has until March 1 to show the city of Detroit it can raise enough money […]