September 2010 Update
New "Force-Out..... How Detroit Lost Tiger Stadium" Promo
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Michigan & Trumbull would like to send its condolences to the family and friends of long-time News Columnist and Detroit Tigers fan, George Cantor. His words will live on in our memories.
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Today, there is crying in baseball...
Read a copy of the statement Sen. Carl Levin delivered on the Senate floor on May 5, 2010.
View Sen. Carl Levin delivering the speech.
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It seemed appropriate to take this time to update all the great supporters of Tiger Stadium.
First the good...
The GOOD is that the Newly Formed Tiger Stadium Historical Society witnessed their first official act as supporters raised the American Flag on the 125 foot pole at the Tiger Stadium site - A fitting tribute to the memory of Historic Tiger Stadium and a symbol of past Opening Day celebrations.Now the ghosts of Tigers past will be able to honor the start of another baseball season in Detroit thanks to some caring fans and the support of the Tiger Stadium Historical Society. Let's stand guard of our flag and our memories and the hope for a suitable Tiger Stadium Memorial to be created in conjunction with the now utilized famous flag pole.
Now the bad...
"Force-Out..... How Detroit Lost Tiger Stadium" is still behind schedule as production has been delayed at different stages due to the overwhelming interest in the Stadium site, the OTSC plan and their story and a change in the script writing personnel. Despite these events the film, which is a feature length presentation, is still 90% complete and is expected for release in the very near future. I thank all of our supporters for there continued patience and welcome any questions, concerns, or feedback at peterrileygpm@aol.com.
I promise it will be worth the wait my friends.
Finally, the ugly...
The UGLY we continue to work very hard to ensure that a suitable memorial will rise from the ashes at the Corner. The current status at the historic site of weeds, garbage and stadium remains is unacceptable to the memory of Tiger Stadium and its place in Michigan history.
The City of Detroit along with the DEGC and George Jackson insisted that the stadium be destroyed now and not a word has been spoken by them since.
With the raising of the flag and the creation of the Tiger Stadium Historical Society it is the hope of Michigan and Trumbull, LLC. that some progress can be made to honor Tiger Stadium with something we all can be proud of as we were Tiger Stadium itself.
Sincerely,
Peter
Comstock Riley
Michigan & Trumbull, LLC.
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** Breaking News - Now showing below a clip from "Force-Out" order your copy today **
-Force-Out on DVD Coming Soon-
Michigan & Trumbull, LLC is pleased to announce the title to the follow-up to the 2006 award winning documentary "Stranded at the Corner. "
"Force-Out" - How Detroit Lost Tiger Stadium" will tell the story of the unfortunate demise of Tiger Stadium. The production of the 60 minute film is nearing an end with narration work to be done by baseball writer George Cantor.
Pre-Sales for Force-Out will continue online through the fall season for the special price of $19.99 buy a second copy available for just $10 until the films release by Glaser Productions, Inc.
Due to extensive interest in the Force-Out production, the public release of the film has been rescheduled for Fall 2010. Michigan & Trumbull, LLC. made this decision in the best interest of the stadium's memory and our desire to deliver a superior production for it's supporters.
Additionally a limited supply of "Stranded at the Corner" copies remain. The the Emmy award winning documentary will remain on sale to the public for a reduced price of $15.00 dollars while supplies last.
Thank you for your continued support as Pre-Sales help in the funding of our NEW film in honor of Tiger Stadium. Glaser Productions and I are excited about its soon to be release! Wholesale pricing for both films is available by contacting Peter Riley.
It is the goal of Michigan and Trumbull, LLC. to feature both films in a boxed set special collectors edition which will celebrate the memory of the Corner's birth the 100th Anniversary of the opening of Navin Field/Briggs/Tiger Stadium on April 20th, 2012. Stay tuned for more details!
We thank everyone for their patience and continued support in memory of Tiger Stadium.
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Tiger Stadium Historical Society now forming
It's mission will be to cultivate and grow the Tiger Stadium Historical society into the premiere cultural and educational organization that will honor the memory of Tiger Stadium the Corner of Michigan & Trumbull and its place in the historic fabric of the City of Detroit, State of Michigan, America and the world.
More information will be posted here as soon as its available.
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An open letter to Ernie Harwell
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Attention All Tiger Stadium Preservation Supporters!
First, let me thank each and every one of you for your efforts and support over the years. Michigan & Trumbull, LLC is still reviewing all possible ideas as well as the purchase of the historic playing field. We want to ensure a suitable memorial to the stadium rises from the ashes and that "The Corner" is shown the respect in death that it deserved in life. Details will follow - we must keep hope alive.
In the meantime, I wanted to post the statement from the OTSC so that supporters of Tiger Stadium had the real facts regarding the poor decission by the DEGC to destroy the Navin Field Project. You can find a link below as well as on their site.
Please feel free to contact me with any ideas or thoughts you may have regarding the future of "The Corner" by going to the Contact Info page.
Peter
Comstock Riley
Michigan & Trumbull, LLC.
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To read the statement from the Old Tiger Stadium Conservancy regarding the recent demolition of Tiger Stadium, please click here.
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Check out Tiger Stadium videos from YouTube by clicking here.
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