DtownPride

Being from the Detroit area, we had some of the similiar thoughts about Tiger Stadium, yet there are some differences too. Being only 23, I remember going to Tiger Stadium as a kid and teenager and loving it. It was magical to see the first look at the grass as you walked from the concourse to the stands. I loved Tiger Stadium. But as attendance dwindled, as the facilities got worse, and as the ballpark did not look as good, it was not too painful to accept a new park. Tiger Stadium was great, but it just seemed like it was time for a change. People were not coming to Tiger Stadium most of the 90s. The team was bad, the stadium was old, and attendance was horrible. Attendance only perked up in 1999 when it was Tiger Stadium's last year. I love Comerica Park. It seems to fit Detroit so well. It really feels open and a part of the city, and has been/will continue to be a key to improving Dowtown Detroit. It seems to fit the attempted resurgence of Detroit. However, from an outsider looking at Wrigley Field, I would be all for preserving the park. Tiger Stadium was a huge fortress, with full upperdeck all the way around....a lot of structure. Wrigley Field, with no outfield upper decks, less structure, seems better able to last a long time and be refurbished. While Tiger Stadium represents baseball history to a lot of folks, Wrigley Field is a true baseball icon. I could not imagine or want the Cubs to play anywhere else. It seems a lot of Chicago is already great, and it seems Wrigleyville is a great place to be on game days/nights. Attendance is good, and I just think getting a new ball park anytime soon would not really be necessary. It is interesting to note that attendance at Comerica Park has not been great, but is good in June, July, August, and is improving as the Tigers are. So a new park does not guarantee great attendance for many years, ultimately the product dictates that. Because as I mentioned earlier, the Tigers were not drawing well at Tiger Stadium either in the 90s, despite a classic, historic ballpark everybody here loved.

Thanks for the tips so far.....any advice/comments are interesting to read....something about seeing my beloved Tigers play at Wrigley gets me pretty pumped.....I remember the Tigers playing out there a few years ago, but couldn't make my way out there. I just find it cool, from a baseball history perspective, to see the Tigers-Cubs, two tradition-rich teams, classic uniforms, play at Wrigley.......one of the cool aspects of Interleague play

Hey guys....I am an avid Detroit Tigers fan, bought some tickets for the weekend, and had a few questions regarding Wrigley Field. I have just been there once 10 years ago, and don't remember a whole lot from that trip. A couple buddies and I are headed out to Chicago for all 3 games of the Tigers-Cubs in mid June. 1. We have Bleacher tickets for Friday. We wanted to experience the bleachers once......How are the bleacher seats....is it the best experience and atmosphere in the stadium? (especially for the 20-30yr old something crowd) 2. Other seats are somehow, due to an online mistake/overlook, ended up in section 406, upper deck box, row 6...how are seats out there, pretty far away? 3. Any good suggestions for bars/restaurants right nearby? Thanks guys.....Figured you guys would know best......and greetings from motowntigers.com, our best Tigers board