VIDEO: The Final Game at Tiger Stadium in Detroit

On September 27, 1999, the Detroit Tigers played their final game at Tiger Stadium. Located on the historic corner of Michigan and Trumbull, the park opened in 1912. At the time of the final game, Tiger Stadium was the oldest ballpark in the major leagues (having opened the same day as Fenway Park in Boston).

After they blasted the visiting Royals in the game, the Tigers celebrated Tiger Stadium with a nearly one-hour post-game ceremony. Here it is:

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