Tigers play their last game at Tiger stadium

On September 27, 1999 — While other players in the starting lineup wear the uniform numbers of the corresponding members of the fan-selected All-Time Detroit Tigers team Centerfielder Gabe Kapler back is blank as a tribute to Ty Cobb, who never wore a number.

the Tigers defeat the Royals, 8 – 2, in the last game ever played at Tiger Stadium. Robert Fick’s grand slam in the 8th brings the capacity crowd of 43,356 to its feet. Flick’s blast is the last homerun hit at Tiger Stadium. Luis Polonia and Karim Garcia also homer as Brian Moehler beats Jeff Suppan. The final game is the 6,873rd major league contest played at the historic 87 year-old park located on the corner of Trumbull and Michigan.

 

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