Why is tearing down Tiger Stadium such a big deal?
If you’re asking why it should be torn down, Tiger Stadium kind of embodies Detroit. The city has so many abandoned, formerly beautiful buildings that are just being left to decay. And Tiger Stadium sits in an area that could arguably thrive if that space was properly utilized. If you’re asking why some don’t want it torn down, I guess it’s about preserving history and perhaps creating something that other cities don’t offer. (Maybe this wouldn’t be such an issue if the Tigers had tried to incorporate more of Tiger Stadium into Comerica Park, as the Yankees are doing with the old and new Yankee Stadiums.) It would also be nice to have a place for kids to play baseball and for the city to celebrate its rich sports memories.
