Hot dog!
Patrons visiting Royal Oak National Coney Island Thursday not only enjoyed their Coneys but were given the opportunity to meet Detroit Tigers great and 1984 World Series champion Lance Parrish.
Lance Parrish, former Detroit Tigers pitcher greeted fans and signed autographs during his meet and greet at the Royal Oak National Coney Island. Photo courtesy of National Coney Island
The meet and greet was part of National’s Lucky Dog 60th Summer Giveaway Days, held throughout July to commemorate the restaurant’s milestone anniversary. Other events are expected to be held throughout the year to celebrate the anniversary.
Steve Blow, a spokesperson who attended Thursday’s event, said it was a great event with a wonderful turnout.
There were long lines at Royal Oak National Coney Island, not for food, but for the opportunity to meet Detroit Tigers legendary catcher Lance Parrish. Photo courtesy of National Coney Island
“Literally hundreds of fans showed up from all age groups and backgrounds and there was a great energy and excitement for the Tigers of 1984 and the Tigers of today,” said Blow. “Lance signed hundreds of autographs, took numerous pictures with fans and listened and shared stories.”
The children attending the Royal Oak National Coney Island event with Lance Parrish were delighted to see Parrish brought along his old pal and Tigers mascot Paws. Photo courtesy of National Coney Island
The patient group, who waited in line and showed their support not only for Parrish and the Tigers but for National Coney Island were gifted with Detroit Tigers bucket hats, foam fingers and mini bats. Also joining Parrish for the event was his old pal and Tigers mascot Paws.
“A great time was had by all,” Blow said.