sjradio 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 The Wings were SOLD OUT. All tickets sold..... 20,066 official attendance... The Pistons were SOLD OUT. All tickets sold..... 22,076 official attendance according to the NBA. The Tigers were SOLD OUT.. All tickets sold..... 41,137 official attendance according to MLB. (100.2%) Making a Grand total of 83,279 All at or exceeding capacity. Now I did see some empty seats at the Tigers game, but when all three were playing at the same time. 83,279!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunkedUp 29 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Shows Detroit's love for the game... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
truebladearmy 33 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Shows Detroit's love for the game... I've lived a lot of places, to include Texas, Colorado, and California, and I've never seen sports fans like there are in Detroit. Sure some seasons are up and down for one team or another, but even with the Tigers not doing so hot this year so far, it's still good to see them selling out games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zettsyukwall415 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 So awesome! The only bad thing is it took a LOT of business from my work and my hours are getting cut. Curse you sports teams for being so popular! But not really because I love watching these teams win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 wow this is remarkable! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Detroit is truly the best sports town in the country. Period. Nobody even comes close to matching up. I would challenge anyone from Boston or New York or Philly or Chicago or DC or LA, or anywhere, on this. Boston is probably the only one that can approach us. We have the best fans, the best teams, the most events. We win championships, and we host them. Walk around anywhere in Detroit - pick a mall or something - and you'll see Tigers hats, Pistons jerseys, Wings hats, U-M and MSU gear, even Lions stuff. I just moved out of the Pacific Northwest. Seattle has three teams and a major university but you'd think the Seahawks were the only gig in town. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueMonk 102 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Absolutely, BRTD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlakChamber 8 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Detroit is truly the best sports town in the country. Period. Nobody even comes close to matching up. I would challenge anyone from Boston or New York or Philly or Chicago or DC or LA, or anywhere, on this. Boston is probably the only one that can approach us. We have the best fans, the best teams, the most events. We win championships, and we host them. Walk around anywhere in Detroit - pick a mall or something - and you'll see Tigers hats, Pistons jerseys, Wings hats, U-M and MSU gear, even Lions stuff. I just moved out of the Pacific Northwest. Seattle has three teams and a major university but you'd think the Seahawks were the only gig in town. Boston is the only one that can come close. Fortunately, Detroit sportsfans aren't the obnoxious assholes that Boston fans are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Boston is the only one that can come close. Fortunately, Detroit sportsfans aren't the obnoxious assholes that Boston fans are. Also, our teams don't videotape everyone else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 (edited) It's funny how the media (well, more specifically, the hockey media) tries to paint Detroit fans as the worst fans in the world for not selling out every meaningless game (take note: a Monday night matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets will not get a sellout from ANY team, unless it's free ticket night, or you get the bandwagon fans in a city like, say, Buffalo who have nothing to do). When it comes right down to it, though, Detroit fans are far and away the best, and most passionate fans of any city in the entire country. Nobody else even comes close; say what you want about Boston, Detroit fans are still miles away better, when it comes to every sport. Hockey, baseball, football, basketball, college, etc. The fans in Detroit care and support about all their sports team, and that's what makes us the best around. Media bigwigs in the hockey world can try and steal the "Hockeytown" title from us all they want, but keep in mind that the cities they want to give it to haven't won a damn thing in their entire existance. Teams like Minnesota and Buffalo, who are the supposed new suitors to the title, have never won the Cup in their entire history, and both have only been to a Cup final three times all together (and for Minnesota, you have to go back to when they were the North Stars). Having "Hockeytown" as a title does not just go to the team having the loudest fans; it goes to a team/city that has also won Championship's, and demonstrated the ability to be successful and do whatever it takes to win. If we're going to now only base that title off of having loud fans, then I guess San Jose and Atlanta should also be in the front running for being the next "Hockeytown". Detroit fans are the best, no matter what sport you're talking about. Nobody in the entire country cares and supports their sports teams as good as Detroit fans do. Also, our teams don't videotape everyone else. Edited May 25, 2008 by Kp-Wings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Also, our teams don't videotape everyone else. Apparently they didn't videotape the Giants before the Superbowl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 If only there wernt still a noticably high amount of emtpy seats in the joe yesturday... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 It's not just the fans. Name one other city in the country that has hosted: The World Series The Super Bowl The Stanley Cup Finals The NBA Finals (this alone narrows it down to Detroit, LA, and Miami.) The World Cup (eliminating Miami) The Ryder Cup The Final Four (coming in 2009) The PGA Championship The U.S. Open in golf The Frozen Four (coming in 2010 - eliminating LA) The MLB, NHL, and NBA All-Star Games An annual bowl game We have the Gold Cup for hydroplane racing An annual Grand Prix (which once upon a time was a Formula One race) The crown jewel would be an Olympics. Detroit has made the final bidding rounds more often than any other unsuccessful city and is considering a shot at the 2020 Olympics. The only city that can come close to claiming this stuff is LA, but the only professional football team in the city is the Trojans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 Yeah Detroit's pretty great - but Melbourne is the sporting capital of the world in my very biased opinion: Australian Open tennis grand slam Formula One GP Olympics AFL Grand Final every year MotoGP Melbourne Cup carnival (horse racing) Boxing Day test (cricket) Rip Curl Pro It's a decent domestic and international resume for a baby city in Australia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 The only city that can come close to claiming this stuff is LA, but the only professional football team in the city is the Trojans. Ba-ZING! Good one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hiei 192 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 The only way Detroit would have a realistic shot at the 2020 Olympics is if Chicago's 2016 bid fails. Which, despite all the arguing, is still looking very good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 The only way Detroit would have a realistic shot at the 2020 Olympics is if Chicago's 2016 bid fails. Which, despite all the arguing, is still looking very good. It's probably not even realistic if Chicago fails. But I can always hope. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsdiehard13 33 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 If only there wernt still a noticably high amount of emtpy seats in the joe yesturday... No there wasn't. Trust me I was at the game. The place was packed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 (edited) That is amazing. Detroit is #1 for sure! No doubt about it. I can't even tell you how many times today I've seen Wings car flags, decorated windows, or Wings banners outside people's houses. I was driving with 2 red Red Wings flags *it's been on my car since the playoffs started* and this guy in the lane next to me honks the horn and is screaming outside of his window "WOOO HOOO GO WINGS!" as he's waving his Red Wings hat. Ahh it was such a great feeling. I LOVE IT. That goes for the Tigers and Pistons too! Edited May 26, 2008 by HockeyCrazy3033 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 If only there wernt still a noticably high amount of emtpy seats in the joe yesturday... Not at all. The place was packed even during warm ups. Did you see when they came out before the game started? It was definitely sold out, no empty seats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aeothe Kaear 0 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 I just moved out of the Pacific Northwest. Seattle has three teams and a major university but you'd think the Seahawks were the only gig in town. The Mariners get tons of love too, but it is pretty much just those two. You'd never know there was pro basketball around here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HomeNugget 2 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 (edited) It's not just the fans. Name one other city in the country that has hosted: The World Series The Super Bowl The Stanley Cup Finals The NBA Finals (this alone narrows it down to Detroit, LA, and Miami.) and all of these were hosted, along with the MLB all star game, in a span of 5 years. edit: i also wanted to add that had the Lions been playing yesterday, they would have sold out too. Edited May 26, 2008 by HomeNugget Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HomeNugget 2 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 The Mariners get tons of love too, but it is pretty much just those two. You'd never know there was pro basketball around here. what about all that stuff i've read about how seattle's all broken up over the Sonics moving? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 what about all that stuff i've read about how seattle's all broken up over the Sonics moving? You always read that when a team moves. Honestly, I don't think I ever saw a single person wearing any Sonics gear when I lived in Everett. No Sonics billboards and they were always an afterthought on sports reports. Bowling alleys, bars, what have you, always Seahawks paraphernelia, rarely any Mariners stuff and definitely no Sonics stuff. I feel bad for actual Sonics fans, but there's so few of them left. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HomeNugget 2 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 You always read that when a team moves. Honestly, I don't think I ever saw a single person wearing any Sonics gear when I lived in Everett. No Sonics billboards and they were always an afterthought on sports reports. Bowling alleys, bars, what have you, always Seahawks paraphernelia, rarely any Mariners stuff and definitely no Sonics stuff. I feel bad for actual Sonics fans, but there's so few of them left. ah, i gotcha. they took the sonics for granted, and now that they're losing them everyone's sad. don't it always seem to go that you don't know what you got till its gone... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
