As we start a new season, some progress has been made (though still not enough).

Last year the Tigers decided to stop Charley from singing at all. However, after being besieged by letters, phone calls, and emails plus seeing other strong support for him from his fans, such as posters and signs at the games, this web-site, and the continuing international press-storm, the Tigers announced a so-called “resolution”. They allowed Charley to sing once per game - for a mere 15 seconds - certainly not what we were clamoring for.

This year, the Tigers are “starting” to respond to our demands. They have begun to realize that, after all this brouhaha, we really do want them to LET CHARLEY SING! So, what they have proposed is to let Charley sing - just a little bit. They will allow him to sing only am mere 4 times per game, and then only between innings, after the Tigers have batted.

Come on Tigers, do you think offering this small bone will satisfy us? IT WILL NOT! We want you to LET CHARLEY SING! as often as we want him to.

Please join the SAVE CHARLEY SOCIETY as we continue the fight. Keep sending your letters, phone calls, and emails to SportService, and the Tigers. And don’t neglect local radio, TV, and newspapers when getting the word out. Bringing banners and signs to the games, too, will show the “powers-that-be” that we still care and support Charley. Together, we can restore the unique Detroit character that made coming to a Tiger game special and fun.

Be sure to check back regularly for updates on Charley and new web-site features.

For those who don’t know, for the past six years, Charley, also known as The Singing Hot Dog Man, has been serenading fans since the final year of Tiger stadium, and then at Comerica Park. He is known, and loved, for his operatic cry of HOT DOGS! and emphatic promotion of hot dog tradition. In addition to the opera, another part of Charley’s shtick is a strong sales pitch. If you’re watching a ball game, you had better be eating a hot dog and it’d better have only mustard on it. Not Ketchup! - REQUIRES REALPLAYER

As of late, there has been a lot of controversy surrounding Charley not being allowed to sing at Tigers’ games. This site was created to be a place where information can be shared, discussed and (maturely) debated on the topic, and where Charley himself can have a say, should he so choose. Please feel free to question or comment.

Please Note: This is not Charley’s website. It was created by fans of Charley who miss his singing and think something should be done about it. We do, however, know Charley and think that you (friends, fans, enemies, and media) should be able to contact him. Please feel free to e-mail him at Charley@SingingHotDogMan.com. He is somewhat (and by somewhat, we mean *very*) computer illiterate, but he has finally learned how to check his email.

Brought to you by the SAVE CHARLEY SOCIETY.