1912 - 1999 Closed

Tiger Stadium, Detroit

Also known as: Navin Field; Briggs Stadium

📍 Detroit, MI

Tiger Stadium was a baseball ballpark in Detroit, MI that hosted major league games from 1912 to 1999. It has also been known as Navin Field; Briggs Stadium. Home teams have included Detroit Tigers.

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📍 Location & Overview

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City Detroit
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State MI
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Country US
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GPS Coordinates 42.332541, -83.068732
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Elevation 601 ft
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Park ID: DET04

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 46,945 Capacity
🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type
🎯 54 ft Backstop
📐 Small Foul Territory

Configuration from 1999

📏 Field Dimensions

Tiger Stadium — Field Shape

Outfield arc drawn proportional to actual distances. Hover a marker for wall height.

LF Line 340ft Wall: 9 ft
Left Center 392ft
Center Field 425ft Wall: 9 ft
Right Center 375ft
RF Line 325ft Wall: 9 ft

This park has 88 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1912
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Last Used 1999
Total Years88 years

⚾ Teams Played

88 seasons
Detroit Tigers 88 yrs

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Tiger Stadium at a glance

Tiger Stadium served in Detroit, MI from 1912 to 1999, 88 years in all. It is also known as Navin Field; Briggs Stadium. In box scores the park is coded DET04. Tiger Stadium stands 601 feet above sea level. On a map, Tiger Stadium sits at 42.332541, -83.068732.

As configured in 1999, the park has a capacity of 46,945, natural grass, an open-air design, small foul territory, and a backstop 54 feet behind the plate. Fence distances go left 340 feet over a 9-foot wall, left-center 392 feet, center 425 feet over a 9-foot wall, right-center 375 feet, and right 325 feet over a 9-foot wall. 88 configurations are on file for Tiger Stadium. Tiger Stadium was home to the Detroit Tigers (88 yrs). The team table runs from the 1999 Detroit Tigers back to the 1912 Detroit Tigers. Among the team-seasons listed, the 1934 Detroit Tigers went 101-53, the best mark.

Tiger Stadium: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Tiger Stadium open?
Tiger Stadium hosted its first documented major league game in 1912 and its last in 1999.
Where is Tiger Stadium?
Tiger Stadium is in Detroit, MI.
Which teams played at Tiger Stadium?
Home clubs at this park include Detroit Tigers.
Is Tiger Stadium still in use?
No. Tiger Stadium last hosted a major league game in 1999.
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