Why is Tiger Stadium Better than Comerica?

[RottenGazebo]

In most posts on this forum, most people think that Tiger Stadium is better than Comerica Park. Is it really better? Why is it better? Is it just the history of the park? How can Comerica earn as much respect as TS? I would like to hear anyone's comments. TYVM!

[POLO GROUNDS 1957]

In most posts on this forum, most people think that Tiger Stadium is better than Comerica Park. Is it really better? Why is it better? Is it just the history of the park? How can Comerica earn as much respect as TS? I would like to hear anyone's comments. TYVM!

Comerica will never get the repect that historic tiger stadium has.

[Captain Cold Nose]

Comerica will never get the repect that historic tiger stadium has.

Donald is right. For one thing, there is so much history at the Corner. And it was there when Detroit was a great city, not part of the rebuilding process. It's seen the rise of the auto industry (and falling of it), the 68 riots, a couple world wars and the associated parades afterwards, various Chop Houses, and Sonny Elliott. Comerica has a long way to go, with a lot of winning needed, to be on the same level as Tiger Stadium.
Comerica is a nice venue to watch a game, and the statues and kiosks inside show a respect for Detroit baseball history in a fine manner. But the on-the-field product, which has a lot to do with how successful a stadium can be, hasn't really enhanced the Comerica experience.
I am not the anti-Comerica, Tiger Stadium is the greatest type like Donald or Iffy the Poser at the Freep, but I like to think I'm grounded in reality. And the above is the reality of it.

[HDH]

I think Comerica is better than Tiger Stadium.

[Captain Cold Nose]

I think Comerica is better than Tiger Stadium.

In some ways, certainly. Having Leo's alone makes it top notch.

[Paulmcall]

You know it's nice to pull out the old photo albums and reminisce about Tiger Stadium. I'll always have fond memories of different games and a lot of loved ones I saw games there with.
However, Comerica is our home field now. So far, it feels like an arranged marriage (or perhaps a shotgun marriage).
I like the bigger concourses but I hate the far distances in the upper deck.
You felt kind of cozy with Tiger Stadium being enclosed. Comerica is going to take some time getting used to.
Having a winning team would do a lot to make us feel like going there.

[OldEnglishD]

In most posts on this forum, most people think that Tiger Stadium is better than Comerica Park. Is it really better? Why is it better? Is it just the history of the park? How can Comerica earn as much respect as TS? I would like to hear anyone's comments. TYVM!

Speaking only about the actual buildings -- There is NO WAY Tiger Stadium is better. None.

Now, that said - the nostalgic value, the good times had, the teams remembered - Tiger Stadium blows CoPa away.

I say this, give Comerica nearly 100 years, 3 championships, & the pennants that will come; and then compare

[POLO GROUNDS 1957]

Speaking only about the actual buildings -- There is NO WAY Tiger Stadium is better. None.

Now, that said - the nostalgic value, the good times had, the teams remembered - Tiger Stadium blows CoPa away.

I say this, give Comerica nearly 100 years, 3 championships, & the pennants that will come; and then compare

You have the right for your own opinion like anyone else, but you are wrong comerica park is a dump compared to tiger stadium. it will never match tiger stadium even in 100 years. and i have friends that have gone there and say that i does not compare to tiger stadium at all.the people here on this forum know that i hate comerica park with a passion and will never go there at all.so nobody will change me about that. the seats at tiger stadium are lot closer than any seat at the comerica park. and i have read about this and heard from other people that have gone there for a game.and i will not go to comerica park just to make people hear happy for me just to say that i have been there.comerica park will never last 100 years like tiger stadium. it will be lucky to be here in 30 years.

[racosun]

You have the right for your own opinion like anyone else, but you are wrong comerica park is a dump compared to tiger stadium. it will never match tiger stadium even in 100 years. and i have friends that have gone there and say that i does not compare to tiger stadium at all.the people here on this forum know that i hate comerica park with a passion and will never go there at all.so nobody will change me about that. the seats at tiger stadium are lot closer than any seat at the comerica park. and i have read about this and heard from other people that have gone there for a game.and i will not go to comerica park just to make people hear happy for me just to say that i have been there.comerica park will never last 100 years like tiger stadium. it will be lucky to be here in 30 years.

......blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah.......

...haven't we heard this before?

[OldEnglishD]

....... and i will not go to comerica park just to make people hear happy for me just to say that i have been there.comerica park will never last 100 years like tiger stadium. it will be lucky to be here in 30 years.

How exactly will you going to Comerica Park make anyones hearing happier ?

A true story ...
My 13 year old son hates fish; and because of that, he won't touch any seafood. Last year I took the family to the Olive Garden I ordered calamari as an appetizer. Well he had some, and had some more - and really liked it ! I then told him he just ate squid. He replied "ewwww". He wouldn't eat anymore that night or anytime after. Nowadays, he claims that he "really didn't like it that night either". I think he's convinced himself that its true.

The quoted text has me thinking that my son and you may have some things in common.

[POLO GROUNDS 1957]

How exactly will you going to Comerica Park make anyones hearing happier ?

A true story ...
My 13 year old son hates fish; and because of that, he won't touch any seafood. Last year I took the family to the Olive Garden I ordered calamari as an appetizer. Well he had some, and had some more - and really liked it ! I then told him he just ate squid. He replied "ewwww". He wouldn't eat anymore that night or anytime after. Nowadays, he claims that he "really didn't like it that night either". I think he's convinced himself that its true.

The quoted text has me thinking that my son and you may have some things in common.

The fact of this is the following certain people hear in this forum feel that i should not say my opinion on that dummpy ball park since i have never been there.that is the reason that i am not going to that dump just to make people happy hear at the forum.i have seen all of the stadium that i care to see in the newspaper, tv news, and driving past the dump going downtown. and i have heard opinions from other people that have been there.there are alot of people here in the detroit area that dont like the stadium either.since i was in the tiger stadium fan club we all had a long battle over the stadium issue.and to alot of people in the club this is still a bitter topic even 5 years after that dumpy toilet bowl opened.

[skeletor]

The fact of this is the following certain people hear in this forum feel that i should not say my opinion on that dummpy ball park since i have never been there.that is the reason that i am not going to that dump just to make people happy hear at the forum.i have seen all of the stadium that i care to see in the newspaper, tv news, and driving past the dump going downtown. and i have heard opinions from other people that have been there.there are alot of people here in the detroit area that dont like the stadium either.since i was in the tiger stadium fan club we all had a long battle over the stadium issue.and to alot of people in the club this is still a bitter topic even 5 years after that dumpy toilet bowl opened.

blah,blah,blah, indeed ! like a CD that skips constantly...jeez O' petes
Donald....To call Copa, a Toilet Bowl, especially-WHEN you have never
set foot inside, to judge for ye self..is crazy.....heck, you probably
think that the Earth is flat, and the U.S. never landed on the moon
and more...final season ending question Donald..did you do any ACID
during yer hippie days ?

[runningshoes]

The fact of this is the following certain people hear in this forum feel that i should not say my opinion on that dummpy ball park since i have never been there.that is the reason that i am not going to that dump just to make people happy hear at the forum.i have seen all of the stadium that i care to see in the newspaper, tv news, and driving past the dump going downtown. and i have heard opinions from other people that have been there.there are alot of people here in the detroit area that dont like the stadium either.since i was in the tiger stadium fan club we all had a long battle over the stadium issue.and to alot of people in the club this is still a bitter topic even 5 years after that dumpy toilet bowl opened.

I can almost taste the lemon you leave sitting in your mouth.

[racosun]

The fact of this is the following certain people hear in this forum feel that i should not say my opinion on that dummpy ball park since i have never been there.

I don't think people would have a problem with you if you managed to STAY ON TOPIC, instead of turning every single thread in the Tigers forum into a CoPa bash-a-thon and Tiger Stadium Fan Club sewing bee. We all know how unqualified your position is to comment on Comerica Park, due your inexpierience with it's amenities and seating views. Nodody can possibly take those comments seriously, except you of course.

[MyDogSparty]

Is it just the history of the park?

JUST the history? It takes a long time to build up JUST the history. The history is a huge part of it for me. Baseball is such a historical game. The history really means something.

Beside the history here are some other things I liked about Tiger Stadium.
1.) The fans were closer to the action
2.) The upper deck overhang in the outfield
3.) The lights over the roof
4.) I played there
5.) No gimmicks like ferris wheels or merri-go-rounds
6.) Saying the words "at the corner of Michigan & Trumble"

[OldEnglishD]

JUST the history? It takes a long time to build up JUST the history. The history is a huge part of it for me. Baseball is such a historical game. The history really means something.

Beside the history here are some other things I liked about Tiger Stadium.
1.) The fans were closer to the action
2.) The upper deck overhang in the outfield
3.) The lights over the roof
4.) I played there
5.) No gimmicks like ferris wheels or merri-go-rounds
6.) Saying the words "at the corner of Michigan & Trumble"

LOL, I really agree with #6. Matter of fact, I still get to say it time to time - as I now park at Nemos & take their shuttle over when I go to games. (So when giving directions I get to say "Just go to The Corner, and about 2 blocks up Michigan is a bar called Nemos").

As for #5. Although I don't like them either, I think they are in good taste. Alot of Kids are so "A.D.D." nowadays & just aren't into baseball like we were.

[JamieMc]

Haha, my kids don't even know about the playground or "The Little K" at Kauffman. What they don't know wont hurt them. Plus I don't want to spend half my game at some playground.

[OldEnglishD]

Haha, my kids don't even know about the playground or "The Little K" at Kauffman. What they don't know wont hurt them. Plus I don't want to spend half my game at some playground.

lol, Mine neither - I was just commenting on some kids. I see 'em playing on it - so it must have value

[racosun]

I've taken my kids to CoPa many times, and they have yet to ride that ferris wheel. They know it's there, and they probably want to try it, but I tell them I can't miss an inning of game action. My oldest son doesn't want to ride it, but the younger ones do. There's always such a long line for that thing.

[Tigerfan1974]

In most posts on this forum, most people think that Tiger Stadium is better than Comerica Park. Is it really better? Why is it better? Is it just the history of the park? How can Comerica earn as much respect as TS? I would like to hear anyone's comments. TYVM!

Part of what makes Tiger Stadium better/greater is that 'The Corner" is where ball was played for 100 years.
Ty Cobb and Charlie Gehringer and Hank Greenberg played there.
So did Al Kaline and Mark, The Bird, Fidrych and Trammell/Whitaker.

I went on a tour once and got to go in the club house and sit in the dugout.
It is not the same benches from 30, 50 or 90 years ago.
But it is the same view. The same perspective. To be able to see the field as the stars did was facsinating. To sit where Ernie call the game and be so close, so intimate.
It gives one the chills just remembering.

Maybe in another hundred years people will talk about Comerica Park as we who love TS talk about it. By then it will have its own history.

But for today, right now, Tiger staium wins. No Contest!!