Detroit Free Press: 3 books

Book cover of Gordie

Gordie

The Legend of Mr. Hockey

by Detroit Free Press, Detroit Free Press
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2016

Michigan will never forget Gordie Howe's presence on and off the ice — he combined skill, savvy, strength, meanness and longevity like no other hockey player. Known to generations of fans as Mr. Hockey, Howe passed away on June 10, 2016 at the age of 88. The Detroit Red Wings legend's career spanned...

Joe

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Joe

Memories from the Heart of Hockeytown

by Detroit Free Press, Detroit Free Press
Language: English
Release Date: April 18, 2017

In December 1979, a Detroit tradition began when the Red Wings took the ice for the first time at their new riverfront home, Joe Louis Arena. Named after former heavyweight champion boxer Joe Louis, the stadium that became affectionately known as "The Joe" saw the renaissance of the Red...
Book cover of Green Giants

Green Giants

The Inside Story of Michigan State's 2019 Big Ten Title and Final Four Run

by Detroit Free Press, Lansing State Journal
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2019

Michigan State's run to 2019 NCAA tournament Final Four was the culmination of a season as rigorous as it was memorable. To win the Big Ten title and tournament, coach Tom Izzo's squad had to beat arch rival Michigan three times. To reach the Final Four, they had to defeat top-seeded Duke and its...
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