The former Tiger Stadium site will begin a new era on Saturday, March 24, when the Detroit Police Athletic League celebrates the grand opening of its new headquarters and playing field. (more…)
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Field on Former Tiger Stadium Site to Open in March
The Detroit Police Athletic League (PAL) is making plans for its new field at the Tiger Stadium site, which will celebrate its grand opening this month. (more…)
New Turf Installed at Tiger Stadium Site
This week, the process of laying artificial turf at the former Tiger Stadium site began, a major development for a planned youth sports facility. (more…)
New for 2017: Willie Horton Field of Dreams, Presented by Meijer
The field that is being installed at the former site of Tiger Stadium has a new name, as it will be known as Willie Horton Field of Dreams, presented by Meijer. Meijer, a superstore chain, presented the Detroit Police Athletic League (PAL) with $750,000 on Thursday. (more…)
Building a Hall of Fame from scratch
Besides writing for Ballpark Digest, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler tackled a big offseason project for the Lansing Lugnuts (Low Class A; Midwest League): launching a Michigan Baseball Hall of Fame. Here’s his account of the experience. (more…)