Vintage 1946 Diagram of Briggs Stadium, Home of Detroit Tigers
The page from the 1946 Official Baseball sports publication features a schematic of Briggs Stadium, the home of the Detroit Tigers. Known for its substantial seating capacity, the stadium could accommodate 58,000 spectators. Located in Detroit, the stadium's boundaries are defined by Cherry Street, Trumbull Avenue, National Avenue, and Michigan Avenue. The layout illustrates key features such as the grandstands, bleachers, and a flagpole positioned in the outfield. The dimensions of the field are also detailed: 340 feet down the left field line, 440 feet to center field, and 325 feet down the right field line. Briggs Stadium, depicted in this schematic, represents a significant venue in Major League Baseball history. The illustration, sketched by A.