Mike Ilitch legacy & a wild goodbye to Connie Mack Stadium

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The city of Detroit continues to mourn the passing of Red Wings and Tigers owner Mike Ilitch. We examine the Motor City icon with Detroit News writer Kurt Mensching, who looks at Ilitch's role in building Comerica Park and Little Caesar's Arena. Also- Philadelphia's Connie Mack Stadium lives on, in a patch of grass planted on property where the iconic ballpark was located. Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Frank Fitzpatrick looks back on the final game at the stadium and how Philly faithful ravaged the park to grab souvenirs. Plus, groundskeepers across baseball are preparing diamonds for the 2017 season. We catch up with Memphis Redbirds field chief Ben Young who talks grass seed and creating diamond art from the seat of a lawn mower.