About Author: Steve Thomas

Website: http://www.detroitathletic.com
Description: Steve Thomas is the original founder and owner of Detroit Athletic Co. He enjoys free-lance writing as well and his articles have appeared in The Detroit News, The Detroit Free Press, Crain's Detroit Business and The Wall Street Journal.

Posts by Steve Thomas

Legendary Detroit Lions: Buddy Parker and Bobby Layne

Posted on December 28, 2010 | No Comments
I heard/saw an interesting item on ESPN a couple of Mondays back, following the game in which the New England Patriots dismantled the perpetually puffed-up New York Jets of coach...
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NEXT DAY & EXPRESS MAIL SHIPPING IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS!

Posted on December 23, 2010 | No Comments
In case you’re wondering if there’s still time to place an online order with Detroit Athletic Co. and have it in time for the holidays, the answer is a resounding...
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A Cool Proposal for a New Olympia Stadium in Detroit

Posted on December 8, 2010 | No Comments
There’s a buzz around town these days as to if, when and where the Detroit Red Wings may build a new arena. Will the Red Wings vacate Joe Louis Arena...
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“Another One Bites the Dust” by the Lions’ Jimmy “Spiderman” Allen

Posted on November 27, 2010 | 1 Comment
It may have been the best four weeks in modern Detroit Lions history. The year was 1980 and the Lions were coming off of a 2-14 season. Heisman Trophy winner...
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VIDEO: Kid Rock’s Thanksgiving Day Halftime Performance

Posted on November 26, 2010 | No Comments
“Well, at least Kid Rock was good.” That was a commentary posted on Facebook by a friend who attended the Detroit Lions’ Thanksgiving Day game at Ford Field yesterday. And...
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Hey, Hey Hockeytown: Video Tribute to Stevie Yzerman

Posted on November 25, 2010 | No Comments
Steve Yzerman has been retired for a while now, but he’s still the number one selling custom Detroit Red Wings jersey. This is truly impressive because Stevie’s no longer with...
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Video Tribute to Tiger Stadium

Posted on September 18, 2010 | No Comments

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Tyrus Raymond Cobb: A Man Against The World

Posted on September 17, 2010 | No Comments
If Detroit Athletic Co. has a human foundation upon which it stands, it is unquestionably the shoulders of Tyrus Raymond Cobb. My first exposure to baseball was in a book...
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Babe Ruth Was Nearly a Detroit Tiger

Posted on August 24, 2010 | No Comments
As his magnificent playing career was winding down, Babe Ruth was considered for the job of manager of the Detroit Tigers by owner Frank Navin. Navin requested an interview with...
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A Video Tribute to Detroit’s Olympia Stadium

Posted on August 18, 2010 | No Comments
Olympia Stadium was the pride of the Detroit hockey scene from 1927 through 1980. It was the Detroit Red Wings first permanent home in Detroit — and served as the...
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