1959 Detroit Tigers Team Profile and Briggs Stadium Diagram
The 1959 Detroit Tigers Team Stadium Page from The Sporting News Dope Book provides detailed information about the organizational structure and management of the Detroit Tigers baseball team. The chairman of the board is John E. Fetzer, while Harvey R. Hansen serves as president. Other key executives include Harry M. Sisson as the executive vice-president, James A. Campbell as vice-president, and Charles L. Gehringer as another vice-president. The general manager is Richard B. Ferrell, and the director of public relations is Neal K. Fenkell. Charles C. Creedon acts as the road secretary, and the team's office is located at Briggs Stadium, which has a seating capacity of 52,904. The page also outlines the Tigers' farm system, detailing affiliations with teams in various leagues such as AAA, AA, A, and B levels, including clubs in Charleston, Birmingham, Knoxville, and more.