Ernie Harwell speech - did he avoid saying "Detroit?"

Legendary Hall of Fame Detroit Tigers broadcaster Ernie Harwell gave a moving farewell speech at Comerica Park yesterday. Harwell has announced that he is dying of cancer. He thanked the people of Michigan, saying that he would die in Michigan. He never said the word "Detroit" even when referring to the Tigers. I wonder if he avoided thanking the City of Detroit since the City has been hell-bent on tearing down the old Tiger Stadium. Ernie was one of the supporters of preserving the old stadium.