Cecil Fielder, circa 1993. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
It’s always an exciting day in the Motor City when a new baseball season begins. The 1993 Detroit Tigers’ powerful lineup made that year’s home opener especially memorable. Fans at the refurbished Tiger Stadium that afternoon saw one of the most explosive performances in franchise history.
The Detroit Tigers began the 1993 campaign with a 2-4 West Coast trip. They opened the home portion of the schedule on Tuesday, April 13 against the Oakland A’s. It was the 82nd Opening Day at the former Navin Field, and Tigers fans from all over the state converged to celebrate their favorite holiday.