Scrappers strike Tiger ballpark? Ilitch sells scoreboard to pay for Prince Fielder contract?


As I recall one of the reasons for the cancellation for Tigerfest this year was related to renovations to the scoreboard. To get perspective on the size of the scoreboard, note the step ladder in the bottom left 'room'. Any ideas of how it will be bigger/better?

Update February 9, the board is entirely bare and the tigers have been removed from the top. For perspective this time look just to the left of the flag pole on the third tier from the bottom and you can see a workman in a red shirt leaning forward.


February 20, work progresses.



February 27, work progresses.



February 28, setting sun illuminates Ford Field



March 6, The display screen is completed and the surrounding panels are nearing completion. Can't wait for it to light up!



March 8, The display screen is completed and testing is going on.



Now batting Miguel Cabrera. Oops we have a little issue with a double cap.



March 15. The Olde English D is shining. Workmen in the upper tiers continue completion and projection testing continue.


March 16. The tigers return above the scoreboard. Screen operators project the workmen place the second tiger in position.


March 27 - giant LED Tigers name is being mounted and tested.


April 2 - giant LED Tigers are completed. Workmen inspect the scoreboard.


Compare with last year's version.


April 3 - Can you guess who is coming to town this Thursday?