In fact, their origins go back to 1895 when owner George Vanderbeck decided to build Bennett Park at the corner of Michigan and Trumbull Avenues, which would remain the home for the Detroit Tigers for the next 104 seasons, until the final game in 1999.
If you put two videos in front of my face, and it's between the Detroit Tigers and this little pooch, I'm going to unfortunately go with the dog every time!
Coincidentally the story of the film is about an aging Detroit Tiger who is attempting a Swan Song season and make it to the World Series. This is of course what happened the very next year, as the Tigers would go on to be World Series Champions.
Lugnuts baseball is back in April with an REO Speedwagon tribute coming in May. It'll be the biggest party this side of REO Town and we'll show you the specialty jerseys you can look forward to seeing (and maybe getting) this year.
Here in Lansing we all know the joy that comes with going to a Lugnuts game. Now, they are making it so those with autism can enjoy a night at the ballpark.