re: Angels in Tiger Stadium, Why my dad is with this team this year...

Like so many, some of my fondest memories are of spending Saturday nights in Tiger Stadium with my father and brothers. Family tickets in Sec. U19 were $3.00 and my dad would pack a grocery bag with homemade hamburgers , hot dogs, and roasted peanuts for his boys.( no paying those gawdamn high prices at concession stand...lol)
So many wonderful memories. He also gave us an appreciation of the Golden Band from Tigerland, as he had played in it when he attended our beloved university.
The season after he passed, I went alone without a ticket. Don't remember much except I was lucky and a fellow GAVE me a ticket in Sec U19.
When the band struck Da da daaa da! I broke down. I was glad it was cold as I could pull my hoody closed and hide my tears. I cried throughout the game, lovingthe game. Loving the memories and thanking him.
After the stadium emptied, I made my way back to my truck and I waited, hoping that Tiger Stadium would work it's magic and like The Field of Dreams, my father would appear one last time. My logical mind knew better, but my heart wouldn't listen. I finally left at 3:00 in the morning . I thanked my dad and Tiger Stadium for those treasured times.
I still cry every time the band strikes Da da daaa da. But I don't bother to hide my tears anymore. I just smile.

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Carolinacajun

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I know that exact feeling man. Thank you for sharing that bro

To your dad as well