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Today In 1934: New York Yankees legend Babe Ruth belts career HR #701 vs. the Detroit Tigers at Navin Field!
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Today In 1934: New York Yankees legend Babe Ruth belts career HR #701 vs. the Detroit Tigers at Navin Field!
114 Years Ago Today: The Detroit Tigers raise the flags before their first game at brand new Navin Field - later renamed Briggs Stadium, then Tiger Stadium! (April 20, 1912)
Navin Field 1934-1935
by Archmagechemosh
ATG 1935
ATG Golden Age
“I had to do some things differently to the outfield fence due to restrictions, so it is not exact but close. The Right Field wall is supposed to be 30 feet tall with the score board and advertisements in front of it but I had to do it another way in order to get that stuff in there. there was so many renovations to Navin Field before it became Briggs Stadium. This is a version that existed between 1934 and 1935 before it went on to other changes.” -Archmagechemosh
Frank Navin was the most famous Adrian native involved in professional baseball in his day. Born in Adrian in 1871, Navin went to Detroit in
On this day in history, April 20, 1912 - Tiger Stadium, previously known as Navin Field and Briggs Stadium, opened.
View of opening day baseball game at Navin Field ballpark; crowds fill bleachers in background. Printed on front: "The Detroiter, spokesman of optimism, April 1912, twelve. Some baseball town, Detroit. Ever hear of the Tigers?" Handwritten on back: "Opening day, Navin Field, April 20, 1912. George Mullin pitching."
Courtesy of the Ernie Harwell Sports Collection, Detroit Public Library
On this day in history, April 20, 1912 – Opening day for baseball's Tiger Stadium (then known as Navin Field) in Detroit, and Fenway Park in Boston.
And on April 20, 1916 – The Chicago Cubs play their first game at Weeghman Park (currently Wrigley Field).
1. Baseball game at Navin Field. Taken from stands of park, full view of diamond with players on field. Advertisement for Stroh's Beer on scoreboard. Handwritten on back: "Navin Field, Detroit 1912."
2. View of baseball game at Fenway Park. Crowds fill grandstand in ballpark. Printed on front: "New Fenway Park, American League, Boston, Mass. 40161." Printed on back: "Published by United Art Co., Boston, Mass. Metrocraft, Everett, Mass."
3. View of baseball game at Cubs Park in Chicago, Illinois. Crowds fill grandstand at ballpark; American flags decorate upper deck. Cubs Park was renamed Wrigley Field in 1926. Printed on front: "National League 'Cubs' ball park, Chicago. [Copyright] 1914 by Max Rigot, Chicago." Printed on back: "National League 'Cubs' ball park, Chicago. The 'Cubs' Park is located on the North Side at Clark and Addison Streets. The stands are absolutely fireproof being built of solid concrete and have a seating capacity of over 18,000 people. 301, published by Max Rigot Selling Co., Chicago. Made in U.S.A." Handwritten on back: "Having a good time. Mother." Card is postmarked June 21, 1922.
Courtesy of the Ernie Harwell Sports Collection, Detroit Public Library
On this day in Baseball History September 27, 1999: The Detroit Tigers defeated the Kansas City Royals by a score of 8-2 in their last home game at the ballpark located at 2121 Trumbull Avenue once known as Navin Field, later changed to Briggs Stadium, before finally being called Tiger Stadium.
Baseball Sisco Presents: The Detroit Tigers Play Last Home Game At Tiger Stadium September 27, 1999
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