Jersey Wing 1,521 Report post Posted October 15, 2015 (edited) I saw from HistoricDetroit.com on Twitter today is the anniversary of the opening of Olympia Stadium 88 years ago today. Anyone have any memories to share? Cool Olympia pic at the link, you'll also find out what the first ever event was and ironically it's a term for old time playoff hockey. https://twitter.com/HistoricDET/status/654674184895774720 Edited October 15, 2015 by Jersey Wing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted October 15, 2015 If only I had a time machine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted October 15, 2015 (edited) Not sure how many posters we have old enough to have attended a game there. If only GordieSid&Ted didn't get banned. Edited October 15, 2015 by GMRwings1983 1 hillbillywingsfan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingers17 8 Report post Posted October 15, 2015 I saw a couple of games there and saw the Harlem Globetrotters there. A great place to see a hockey game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted October 16, 2015 Might that be historicdetroit.org? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted October 16, 2015 I believe he's in his 40's so chances are slim that he saw a game there...Wasn't it your fault that he got banned? Not at all. I only had a beef with him one time my first year here. After that we were good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted October 19, 2015 My uncle used to usher at the Olympia after he came home from WWII. My grandparents' neighbour was in charge of that and would call my uncle when he needed an extra person. John would do it for extra money. Unfortunately I never got to hear his stories as he passed away at age 19. My dad was only 6 at the time. My aunt remembers that he once ushered at a hockey game and had what my aunt referred to as a "delightful" conversation with Henry Ford. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Berzeench 310 Report post Posted October 19, 2015 Father at 13 years old? Wow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mckinley25 677 Report post Posted October 19, 2015 Father at 13 years old? Wow. Why do you think his uncle was his grandfather? 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
