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Detroit PAL unveils The Corner Ballpark

This is the main entrance to The Corner Ballpark, the new home of the Detroit Police Athletic League, which held its public grand opening, Saturday morning, March 24, 2018, in Detroit on the site of Old Tiger Stadium.
This is the main entrance to The Corner Ballpark, the new home of the Detroit Police Athletic League, which held its public grand opening, Saturday morning, March 24, 2018, in Detroit on the site of Old Tiger Stadium.
Todd McInturf, Detroit News
Reno Smith, 55, of Detroit, takes videos of the new baseball field and stadium, which was built via a $21-million fundraising venture by the Detroit Police Athletic League.
Reno Smith, 55, of Detroit, takes videos of the new baseball field and stadium, which was built via a $21-million fundraising venture by the Detroit Police Athletic League.
Todd McInturf, Detroit News
Hundreds of Detroit PAL participants parade onto the field at the beginning of the opening ceremony. The field, located in Detroit’s historic Corktown, is called the Willie Horton Field of Dreams.
Hundreds of Detroit PAL participants parade onto the field at the beginning of the opening ceremony. The field, located in Detroit’s historic Corktown, is called the Willie Horton Field of Dreams.
Todd McInturf, Detroit News
A parade of PAL children kicked off the grand opening of The Corner Ballpark. Ground was broken in 2016.
A parade of PAL children kicked off the grand opening of The Corner Ballpark. Ground was broken in 2016.
Todd McInturf, Detroit News
Detroit police officers stop at second base during the opening parade.
Detroit police officers stop at second base during the opening parade.
Todd McInturf, Detroit News
Detroit police officer Baron Coleman stands with other officers on the field after the parade.
Detroit police officer Baron Coleman stands with other officers on the field after the parade.
Todd McInturf, Detroit News
Kids, parents, VIPs and Detroit police officers stand behind the pitcher's mound at the beginning of the opening ceremony.
Kids, parents, VIPs and Detroit police officers stand behind the pitcher's mound at the beginning of the opening ceremony.
Todd McInturf, Detroit News
R&B recording artist Angela Davis, of Detroit, sings the national anthem on Saturday morning.
R&B recording artist Angela Davis, of Detroit, sings the national anthem on Saturday morning.
Todd McInturf, Detroit News
Detroit mayor Mike Duggan addresses the crowd during the opening ceremonies. "The children of the City of Detroit deserve the best," Duggan said,
Detroit mayor Mike Duggan addresses the crowd during the opening ceremonies. "The children of the City of Detroit deserve the best," Duggan said,
Todd McInturf, Detroit News
Detroit police chief James Craig addresses the crowd. "I'm so excited," Craig said. "Look at what we have here today."
Detroit police chief James Craig addresses the crowd. "I'm so excited," Craig said. "Look at what we have here today."
Todd McInturf, Detroit News
Former Detroit Lions greats Lem Barney, left, and Greg Landry reminisced about their days playing at Old Tiger Stadium.
Former Detroit Lions greats Lem Barney, left, and Greg Landry reminisced about their days playing at Old Tiger Stadium.
Todd McInturf, Detroit News
Retired U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, who was a big force behind the redevelopment project, addresses the crowd. "This is the future right here," he said.
Retired U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, who was a big force behind the redevelopment project, addresses the crowd. "This is the future right here," he said.
Todd McInturf, Detroit News
People sit in the grandstands along the third-base line watching the grand opening of The Corner Ballpark.
People sit in the grandstands along the third-base line watching the grand opening of The Corner Ballpark.
Todd McInturf, Detroit News
Detroit Police Athletic League CEO Tim Richey, center, cuts the ribbon during the opening ceremonies, which were followed by three baseball games -- including two high-school games.
Detroit Police Athletic League CEO Tim Richey, center, cuts the ribbon during the opening ceremonies, which were followed by three baseball games -- including two high-school games.
Todd McInturf, Detroit News