Detroit -- Mail still gets delivered, but there might not be a bigger holiday -- designated or otherwise – in Michigan than Tigers Opening Day.
Through snow, sleet, or even the lean years, tens of thousands of fans always descend on Detroit for the first sign of spring, whether the ballplayers have seen their shadows or not.
Fans come from far and near, with tickets and without, to see their new ballclub, but also for the simple chance just to get outside, toss peanut shells on the ground and nurse nine-dollar beers.
Today marks the 116th year of Tigers baseball, meaning today marks the 116th Opening Day – and the 116h chance to dream of a World Series championship, which has become reality just four times in Detroit.