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City Of Champions: A History of Triumph and Defeat in Detroit

By (author) Stefan Szymanski, By (author) Silke-Maria Weineck

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From Ty Cobb and Hank Greenberg to the Bad Boys, from Joe Louis and Gordie Howe to the Malice at the Palace, City of Champions explores the history of Detroit through the stories of its most gifted athletes and most celebrated teams, linking iconic events in the history of Motown sports to the city's shifting fortunes. . Driven by the conviction that sports not only mirror society but also have a special power to create both community and enduring narratives that help define a city s sense of self, City of Champions is a unique history of the most American of cities.

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Publisher | The New Press
Published date | 13 Oct 2020
Language |
Format | Hardback
Pages | 416
Dimensions | 228 x 152 x 0mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 0g
ISBN | 978-1-6209-7442-1
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BISAC | business & economics / urban & regional

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