Detroit City of Champions: The Story of the Most Important Season in Detroit Sports History by Charles C. Avison
Detroit. 1935. In the midst of the worst
economic crisis in the history of the United States, one city had reason
to celebrate. Joe Louis, a young unknown boxer at the beginning of the
year, would galvanize the sports world by the end of it. The Detroit
Tigers, coming off a near World Series victory in 1934, would raise the
city to new heights of frenzied excitement with their first title in
1935. Less than two months later, the Detroit Lions, playing in only
their second season would bring home their first NFL crown, after an
astonishing comeback in the final weeks of the regular season. But there
would be more. The newly christened Detroit Red Wings were at this very
moment playing their way to the first Stanley Cup of their storied
history. Along with Joe Louis and the championship trifecta came a host
of other amateur and professional titles. Legends such as Gar Wood,
Walter Hagen, Dick Degener, and Eddie Tolan were but a few of the
athletes who represented Detroit on the highest stages of their
respective sports in 1935. Even the world champion checkers player was
from Detroit! A testimonial dinner billed as "the Greatest Gathering of
Champions under one roof" was held to commemorate the astonishing array
of championships. This is the story of that incredible sports season,
brought to life through the words of the people who lived it. It is the
story of sports heroes who raised the standard of athletic achievement
to a higher level. This is the story of Detroit, and how it became known
as the "City of Champions."
Paperback First Edition. Signed and inscribed by the author. 235 pages.
Like New Condition. Cover corners are sharp. Spine is not broken. All pages are tightly bound. Pages appear to be free from tears, stains and stray marks.
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