1957 Detroit Tigers Team Schedule at Briggs Stadium, 1950s Baseball
The page from the 1957 Baseball Facts Book outlines the details for the Detroit Tigers' season schedule at Briggs Stadium, located in Detroit, Michigan. The stadium had a capacity of 52,904 spectators. The team was managed by Jack Tighe, with coaching support from Wm. C. Hitchcock, Willis Hudlin, and Don Lund. Game times were structured with all-day games starting at 2:00 PM, doubleheaders at 1:30 PM, and night games at 8:15 PM. Important statistics included the total attendance for the Tigers in 1956, which reached 1,051,182. The details also highlighted the dimensions of the playing field, with foul lines measuring 340 feet, center field at 440 feet, and right field at 325 feet from home plate. The page provided broadcasting information with radio coverage on WKMH and television on WJBK, featuring announcers Van Patrick and Mel Ott.