Detroit's Olympia Stadium
Detroit's Olympia Stadium

Author: Robert Wimmer

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780738507873

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Also known as the Old Red Barn, Olympia Stadium was the largest rink in the United States when it opened in Detroit on October 22,1927. Robert Wimmer has compiled over 200 historic photographs and detailed captions for this new book, that follows the life of a sporting and entertainment landmark in the Motor City until its demolition in 1986. For over half a century, the Olympia Stadium hosted many of the top shows and stars coming through Detroit. The historic landmark filled its seats for the multitude of sporting events in Michigan, including championship boxing, wrestling, and lacrosse, and was also the home of the Detroit Redwings and the Pistons. Although there are many anonymous people pictured here who contributed to the history of the stadium, readers will recognize the more familiar faces and acts of Elvis Presley, the Beatles, the Roy Rogers Rodeo, Dick the Bruiser, and many others.

Detroit's Olympia Stadium
Detroit's Olympia Stadium

Author: Robert Wimmer

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2000-11-27

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 1439611041

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Also known as the Old Red Barn, Olympia Stadium was the largest rink in the United States when it opened in Detroit on October 22,1927. Robert Wimmer has compiled over 200 historic photographs and detailed captions for this new book, that follows the life of a sporting and entertainment landmark in the Motor City until its demolition in 1986. For over half a century, the Olympia Stadium hosted many of the top shows and stars coming through Detroit. The historic landmark filled its seats for the multitude of sporting events in Michigan, including championship boxing, wrestling, and lacrosse, and was also the home of the Detroit Redwings and the Pistons. Although there are many anonymous people pictured here who contributed to the history of the stadium, readers will recognize the more familiar faces and acts of Elvis Presley, the Beatles, the Roy Rogers Rodeo, Dick the Bruiser, and many others.

Remembering Detroit's Olympia Stadium
Remembering Detroit's Olympia Stadium

Author: Robert Wimmer

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780738519463

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For over a half century Olympia Stadium was THE entertainment venue in Detroit. Almost every major sports and entertainment event was played there. The major tenant was the Detroit Red Wings. Most of the major touring ice shows also skated at the Olympia; great entertainers such as Elvis, the Beatles, KISS, Isaac Hayes, Alice Cooper, Lawrence Welk, John Denver, the Lone Ranger, and the Globetrotters stopped by to perform. In Remembering Detroit's Olympia Stadium, the author leads the reader on a fascinating journey, through the use of over 200 historic photographs, allowing us a glimpse into that building on Grand River and McGraw that was a second home to many. This volume also features the people behind the scenes who made the popcorn, cleaned the ice, sold drinks and food; took your tickets; saw you to your seats. The media, which reported the events on radio, TV, and in the newspapers, and the Red Wing Alumni who have been skating for over 40 years in old timers games rising money for charities, are all part of this celebration of Detroit's history.

The Gods of Olympia Stadium
The Gods of Olympia Stadium

Author: Richard Kincaide

Publisher: Sports Pub

Published: 2003-01

Total Pages: 141

ISBN-13: 9781582616018

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The Original Six Era, the most glorious and tumultuous time in Detroit hockey history, is brought to life through the words of many legendary players from the mid-1940s through the late '60s.

Remembering Detroit's Olympia Stadium
Remembering Detroit's Olympia Stadium

Author: Robert Wimmer

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2001-12-05

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 1439630054

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For over a half century Olympia Stadium was THE entertainment venue in Detroit. Almost every major sports and entertainment event was played there. The major tenant was the Detroit Red Wings. Most of the major touring ice shows also skated at the Olympia; great entertainers such as Elvis, the Beatles, KISS, Isaac Hayes, Alice Cooper, Lawrence Welk, John Denver, the Lone Ranger, and the Globetrotters stopped by to perform. In Remembering Detroit's Olympia Stadium, the author leads the reader on a fascinating journey, through the use of over 200 historic photographs, allowing us a glimpse into that building on Grand River and McGraw that was a second home to many. This volume also features the people behind the scenes who made the popcorn, cleaned the ice, sold drinks and food; took your tickets; saw you to your seats. The media, which reported the events on radio, TV, and in the newspapers, and the Red Wing Alumni who have been skating for over 40 years in old timers games rising money for charities, are all part of this celebration of Detroit's history.

Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings

Author: Bob Duff

Publisher: Original Six Dynasties

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781927428276

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Glorious vintage B&W photos from the greatest era of Detroit Red Wings hockey, 1942-1967. See Howe, Sawchuck, Lindsay, and more.

Metro Detroit Boxing
Metro Detroit Boxing

Author: Lindy Lindell

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780738518879

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Boxing seemed to spring up in Detroit as early as 1900: heavyweight champ Jim Jeffries and future heavyweight champ Tommy Burns fought that year. With the emergence of Joe Louis in the 1930s and Thomas Mearns in the late 1970s, Motown enjoyed surges of interest in the sport. At the dawn of a new millenium, the presence of three casinos has given the sport another revival of interest in the city. Metro Detroit Boxing showcases over 180 photographs that reveal not only the personalities who have enlivened the sport in the Detroit area, but also the places in which boxers, trainers, managers, and promoters fought, trained, lived, worked, and recreated. Photographs include where Joe Louis went to school, trained, and fought. Various boxing celebrities, including Muhammad Ali, are caught for the camera, socializing with eminent politicians and other figures of the day.

Tales from the Detroit Tigers Dugout
Tales from the Detroit Tigers Dugout

Author: Jack Ebling

Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 1596701935

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Presents a collection of anecdotes from the team's celebrated history, describing such players as Kaline, Lolich, Gehringer, and Trammell and their many triumphs.

Organized Professional Team Sports
Organized Professional Team Sports

Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary

Publisher:

Published: 1957

Total Pages: 1952

ISBN-13:

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Committee Serial No. 8. pt. 1: Considers legislation on the applicability of the antitrust laws to organize professional sports enterprises. pt. 2: Continuation of hearings on sports teams and antitrust legislation. pt. 3: Continuation of antitrust hearings on professional sports antitrust exemptions.

Hearings
Hearings

Author: United States. Congress. House

Publisher:

Published: 1957

Total Pages: 2386

ISBN-13:

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