Alan Trammell Peeks at The Corner

by Ian Casselberry on Jun 24, 2009 10:35 AM EDT in Detroit Tigers News

If you haven't seen this elsewhere this morning (or last night), Alan Trammell visited the site of the now-demolished Tiger Stadium before heading over to Comerica Park to work as Lou Piniella's bench coach with the Chicago Cubs.

(Apologies for not being able to provide a better - or larger - photo. We only have the images and tools available to SB Nation through its agreement with the AP.)

I'd be curious what you guys think of a former Tigers great dashing out of his agent's car and looking at his former ballpark through a hole in the fence. It kind of bothers me that circumstances have reduced Trammell (or any other former Tiger, for that matter) to this, though I'm sure he's had plenty of other chances to say goodbye to Tiger Stadium and the infield where he played for 20 seasons. (And I'm sure he was pressed for time, given his duties with the Cubs.)

But there's an element of sadness to this image that I can't quite shake.

Tom Gage has more in today's Detroit News, part of the media throng that accompanied Trammell to the old ballpark.

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How sad

Poor Tram

by VegasTigers on Jun 24, 2009 10:48 AM EDT reply actions

What a Great Shot

it’’s a great feeling knowing that the loss of the old stadium has affected everyone, not just the local residents. Great times at Trumbull and Michigan were had by all.

Welcome to Detroit>>Where the weak are killed and eaten.

by Detroitchik on Jun 24, 2009 11:23 AM EDT reply actions

Tough to see

Tram was always my favorite when I was growing up. Seeing him get his closure is great, but you can tell even he was disappointed from some of the comments he made. As he should be.

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by motownchollis on Jun 24, 2009 11:47 AM EDT reply actions

Wow that is tough to look at....

…..to see a ex player such as tram or any other tiger…..really tough to see that shot

by BennieBladesFan on Jun 24, 2009 12:02 PM EDT reply actions

Also weird

that an MLB bench coach travels with his agent. Maybe they’re old friends from these parts or something. Oh well, I’m all for lawyering up. But it doesn’t fit the persona I’ve imagined Tram having.

by cloud wall on Jun 24, 2009 12:11 PM EDT reply actions

Man, coulda done without seeing this today

I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet

by YakAttack on Jun 24, 2009 12:23 PM EDT reply actions

that’s a nice pic…

I read today that the last time the Tigers hit a walk off pinch hit HR was against the White Sox and Alan Trammell was on base with Lou Whitaker hitting the winning HR

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Jun 24, 2009 12:45 PM EDT reply actions

Sad

I agree Ian – my initial reaction to this photo was just sadness, no other way to explain it. It’s almost like the final peek into the casket before the burial…………

by grck76 on Jun 24, 2009 12:45 PM EDT reply actions

All I can hear is Madonna singing

“This Used to be My Playground”

by NCDee on Jun 24, 2009 1:21 PM EDT reply actions

Its A Bad Sign When . . .

your favorite team and your childhood idol end up represented by a picture like that. My favorite memories of a child were getting back signed cards and pictures from Tram in the mail and seeing games with my dad at the corner, I hated seeing Tram run out of town (no matter how bad his record was) and I still wish I could go watch one more game as an adult in that beautiful (old, smelly) stadium with Tram and Gibby and Sweet Lou taking the field.

by pkuszmaul on Jun 24, 2009 2:24 PM EDT reply actions

sad pic…not least, because if we didn’t know it was Tram, it could be just any balding, middle-aged guy peering through that fence for a glimpse of what once was….

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by ahtrap on Jun 24, 2009 3:02 PM EDT reply actions