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Home»Posts tagged with»Navin Field (Page 2)

‘Phony’ case made for artificial turf at old Tiger Stadium field

By Michael Betzold on December 7, 2015   Development, Headline, Urban Renewal  

‘Phony’ case made for artificial turf at old Tiger Stadium field

It’s time for more honesty from the people who want to blanket Navin Field with fake grass, a columnist argues.

Baseball fans unite over opposition to artificial turf at old Tiger Stadium site

By Steve Neavling on June 29, 2015   Art & Entertainment, Development, Headline, Real Estate, Urban Renewal  

Baseball fans unite over opposition to artificial turf at old Tiger Stadium site

Natural grass has graced “The Corner” for more than a century. That could change soon.

Saving Tiger Stadium site is subject of new documentary

By Steve Neavling on October 24, 2013   Culture, Headline, History, posts, Sports, Tigers  

Saving Tiger Stadium site is subject of new documentary

“Stealing Home” premiers tonight at 7 at the Detroit Historical Museum.

Willie Horton to be honored at old Tiger Stadium site

By Steve Neavling on October 14, 2013   Headline, Life in Detroit, posts, Sports, Tigers  

Willie Horton to be honored at old Tiger Stadium site

Organizers will re-create the most famous, storied defensive play in Tigers history.

Plan: Turn old Tiger Stadium site into public sports complex

By Steve Neavling on June 26, 2013   Development, Headline, posts, Urban Renewal  

Plan: Turn old Tiger Stadium site into public sports complex

Past preservation attempts have been thwarted by city officials, who have insisted – wrongly, so far – that the site can garner tens of millions of dollars from a major developer.

Fans reclaim Tiger Stadium, open imaginations with 1860s baseball, peanuts & Faygo

By Steve Neavling on June 3, 2013   Headline, Lens On Detroit, Photo Gallery, posts  

Fans reclaim Tiger Stadium, open imaginations with 1860s baseball, peanuts & Faygo

Despite city efforts to keep people off the field, persistent fans have revived the ballpark. Now families visit the park; people bring their dogs; and other come to play baseball.

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Michael Betzold

Michael Betzold is a former Free Press reporter and longtime area freelance journalist. He wrote Queen of Diamonds, a history of Tiger Stadium. He lives on Detroit's east side.

Steve Neavling

Steve Neavling lives and works in Detroit as an investigative journalist. His stories have uncovered corruption, led to arrests and reforms and prompted FBI investigations.

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