Briggs Stadium was one of the first major league parks to have a second deck that encircled the entire stadium.
The Briggs Stadium era (1938-60) bridged the years between Navin Field and Tiger Stadium. Here, you get to show off your knowledge of those memorable seasons.
1. Ted Williams’ career (1939-60) almost exactly paralleled that of Briggs Stadium. How many home runs did Teddy Ballgame hit there during his storied career?
2. Joe Louis only fought once at The Corner, knocking out his opponent in a 1939 match at Briggs Stadium. Name the man the Brown Bomber beat.
3. What season was the first warning track installed in the outfield at Briggs Stadium?
4. On June 3, 1947, the first televised Tigers game was broadcast from Briggs Stadium. Who did the Tigers play that historic afternoon? And who did the play-by-play?
5. Ernie Harwell broadcast from The Corner for the first time in 1954, but not for the Tigers. Which club was he the radio voice of at the time?
6. On September 10, 1960, this Yankees slugger belted the longest home run of his career at Briggs Stadium—a shot over the right-field roof that traveled an estimated 643 feet. Was it Roger Maris, Mickey Mantle, or Yogi Berra?
7. The 1951 All-Star Game, originally scheduled for Philadelphia, was moved to Detroit to coincide with what civic celebration?
8. In the 1951 All-Star Game, which one of the following Tigers did NOT hit a home run: George Kell, Vic Wertz, or Hoot Evers?
9. On April 17, 1955, the Tigers blitzed Kansas City, 16-0, at Briggs Stadium. That afternoon Al Kaline became the first American Leaguer since Joe DiMaggio in 1936 to accomplish this rare feat. What was it?
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ANSWERS
1. Williams hit 55.
2. Bob Pastor.
3. 1946.
4. The Yankees. Ty Tyson described the Tigers’ 3-0 loss.
5. Baltimore Orioles.
6. Mickey Mantle.
7. Detroit was celebrating its 250th birthday that July.
8. Hoot Evers.
9. Kaline hit two home runs in one inning.