Us Detroiters love our Sports teams. The Lions, Tigers, Red Wings and Pistons are always good draws year round.
The Tigers are one of the oldest Detroit Sports franchises, who can trace their roots back to the 1880s. They were known as the Detroit Wolverines at one point back in the days, and from what I've heard, got the name "Tigers" after the striped stockings the players wore that reminded someone of Tiger stripes. The Tigers have called Comerica Park home since the 2000 season. The Tigers played at old Bennett Park (which would later be called Navin Field, Briggs Stadium and Tiger Stadium) for over a century. They moved from Tiger Stadium in 1999, following a ceremony with former Tiger players. Did you know that Home Plate from Tiger Stadium is currently
The Lions got their start here in Detroit in 1934. They played at Tiger Stadium until the '70s and played up at the Pontiac Silverdome (which, from what I hear, was a pretty interesting place to be on a Sunday afternoon), and have been at Ford Field since the early 2000's. Even though they haven't been doing too well in recent years, people still come out and see them on Sunday afternoons during the season. Their Thanksgiving game is always a big draw, as well. Many people usually go to the Thanksgiving Parade and then head over to Ford Field for the game before heading home for dinner with family.
The Red Wings have been in Detroit since the 1920s. They were known as the Detroit Cougars for a while before the name Red Wings became their moniker. They played in Windsor for a little bit before coming back here to the States to play at Olympia Stadium (known as the "Big Red Barn"), which was located on Grand River and McGraw on the west side. They moved here to Joe Louis Arena in the early 1980s. They've won the Stanley Cup 11 times, most recently being the 2007-2008 season, and have had many legendary players, from Gordie Howe to Steve Yzerman.
The Pistons were originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana, and moved from there to Detroit in. They've played at University of Detroit, downtown at Cobo Arena, and up at the Pontiac Silverdome before moving to their current home, the Palace of Auburn Hills, in the mid-late 1980s. They've won the NBA Championship three times, 1989, 1990 and 2004. Their address reflects these championships as well as the three championships of the former Detroit Shock (now Tulsa Shock) in 2003, 2006 and 2008. Currently, the Pistons are up for sale, and there are many people wanting to buy the team
The Tigers are one of the oldest Detroit Sports franchises, who can trace their roots back to the 1880s. They were known as the Detroit Wolverines at one point back in the days, and from what I've heard, got the name "Tigers" after the striped stockings the players wore that reminded someone of Tiger stripes. The Tigers have called Comerica Park home since the 2000 season. The Tigers played at old Bennett Park (which would later be called Navin Field, Briggs Stadium and Tiger Stadium) for over a century. They moved from Tiger Stadium in 1999, following a ceremony with former Tiger players. Did you know that Home Plate from Tiger Stadium is currently
The Lions got their start here in Detroit in 1934. They played at Tiger Stadium until the '70s and played up at the Pontiac Silverdome (which, from what I hear, was a pretty interesting place to be on a Sunday afternoon), and have been at Ford Field since the early 2000's. Even though they haven't been doing too well in recent years, people still come out and see them on Sunday afternoons during the season. Their Thanksgiving game is always a big draw, as well. Many people usually go to the Thanksgiving Parade and then head over to Ford Field for the game before heading home for dinner with family.
The Red Wings have been in Detroit since the 1920s. They were known as the Detroit Cougars for a while before the name Red Wings became their moniker. They played in Windsor for a little bit before coming back here to the States to play at Olympia Stadium (known as the "Big Red Barn"), which was located on Grand River and McGraw on the west side. They moved here to Joe Louis Arena in the early 1980s. They've won the Stanley Cup 11 times, most recently being the 2007-2008 season, and have had many legendary players, from Gordie Howe to Steve Yzerman.
The Pistons were originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana, and moved from there to Detroit in. They've played at University of Detroit, downtown at Cobo Arena, and up at the Pontiac Silverdome before moving to their current home, the Palace of Auburn Hills, in the mid-late 1980s. They've won the NBA Championship three times, 1989, 1990 and 2004. Their address reflects these championships as well as the three championships of the former Detroit Shock (now Tulsa Shock) in 2003, 2006 and 2008. Currently, the Pistons are up for sale, and there are many people wanting to buy the team
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