Nyct Member Username: Nyct
Post Number: 91 Registered: 01-2007
| Posted on Friday, February 08, 2008 - 2:31 pm: | |
In reading a wikipedia article about Mexico City, i came across a sentence which mentioned that Mexico City beat out Detroit for the 1968 olympics. In investigating further, the following link indicates that Detroit made a bid for every olympic games from 1940 to 1972. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B ids_for_Olympic_Games_(ballots) Does anyone have any further information on Detroit's Olympic quest of the mid 20th century? Forgive me if this was discussed before ... i'm quite new to the area. Thanks. |
Jjaba Member Username: Jjaba
Post Number: 6125 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Friday, February 08, 2008 - 2:40 pm: | |
Brennan Pools, built for Olympics in Rouge Park. jjaba, 1960s locker room attendant and towel snapper. |
Iheartthed Member Username: Iheartthed
Post Number: 2652 Registered: 04-2006
| Posted on Friday, February 08, 2008 - 2:41 pm: | |
I know that Detroit holds the record number of bids for a city that has yet to host a game. |
Andylinn Member Username: Andylinn
Post Number: 724 Registered: 04-2006
| Posted on Friday, February 08, 2008 - 3:42 pm: | |
looks like 2016 is going to be the Olympic year for Chicago... (their 4th bid... The only American city and summer olympics have not been in the states since Atlanta '96) |
El_jimbo Member Username: El_jimbo
Post Number: 567 Registered: 12-2006
| Posted on Friday, February 08, 2008 - 3:57 pm: | |
Sounds like Detroit should start working on its 2028 bid. |
Aluminum Member Username: Aluminum
Post Number: 6 Registered: 01-2008
| Posted on Friday, February 08, 2008 - 4:06 pm: | |
In the mean time, how about another Super Bowl (L-for 50, because XXL was pretty awesome), any All-Star games, and the Olympics! We have to start on infrastructure improvements now. |
Johnlodge Member Username: Johnlodge
Post Number: 5001 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Friday, February 08, 2008 - 4:06 pm: | |
Greece seemed completely ill-equipped to deal with the Olympics as well, and they are well known procrastinators. Yet, they managed to get transportation and everything ready at the last minute, in true Greek fashion. |
Gsgeorge Member Username: Gsgeorge
Post Number: 573 Registered: 08-2006
| Posted on Friday, February 08, 2008 - 4:11 pm: | |
Johnlodge, what kind of crazy generalization is that? Try saying that in broad daylight on Monroe St, amongst all the "well known procrastinators." Maybe they'd procrastinate long enough that you'd be able to sneak off before getting your ass kicked. |
Johnlodge Member Username: Johnlodge
Post Number: 5002 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Friday, February 08, 2008 - 4:13 pm: | |
LOL George. Sorry, I guess it's a family thing. Only good natured ribbing from one Greek to another. |
Andylinn Member Username: Andylinn
Post Number: 725 Registered: 04-2006
| Posted on Friday, February 08, 2008 - 4:16 pm: | |
kind of how I make fun of nerds all the time. "hey you, nerd, want a knuckle sandwich?" |
Aluminum Member Username: Aluminum
Post Number: 7 Registered: 01-2008
| Posted on Friday, February 08, 2008 - 4:16 pm: | |
We all get to benefit from infrastructure improvements, and in turn, become a more attractive host city. I want to be selfish and enjoy the improvements in my lifetime; while the hosting of the big events would be the economic frosting! |
Rbdetsport Member Username: Rbdetsport
Post Number: 446 Registered: 11-2005
| Posted on Friday, February 08, 2008 - 6:03 pm: | |
Actually most cities actually lose money in hosting an olympic games, but in the long run benefits the city greatly. My list of events Detroit should bid for: -(If Chicago is not rewarded the games in 2016)2020 Games -(If not rewarded 2020 Games)2024 Games -(If not rewarded 2024 Games)2028 Games -2013 Superbowl -2010 All Star Game -NHL and NBA All Star Games -BIGGEST OF THEM ALL-- MORE CONVENTIONS!! Get that expansion moving..... |
French777 Member Username: French777
Post Number: 329 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Friday, February 08, 2008 - 8:11 pm: | |
2020 games would be cool to have!! 2nd on the More Conventions! |
Leland_palmer Member Username: Leland_palmer
Post Number: 445 Registered: 08-2004
| Posted on Friday, February 08, 2008 - 8:32 pm: | |
Proposed Olympic Stadium
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Alfie1a Member Username: Alfie1a
Post Number: 16 Registered: 10-2007
| Posted on Friday, February 08, 2008 - 8:43 pm: | |
http://www.archive.org/details /DetroitC1965 |
Fareastsider Member Username: Fareastsider
Post Number: 809 Registered: 08-2006
| Posted on Friday, February 08, 2008 - 11:46 pm: | |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =l9uWSNbHEps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =1jaBGXMOGzk&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =6yUzHRcchBM&feature=related |
Fareastsider Member Username: Fareastsider
Post Number: 810 Registered: 08-2006
| Posted on Friday, February 08, 2008 - 11:50 pm: | |
Actually the guy that posted these actually has a lot of cool videos of Detroit! http://www.youtube.com/user/Gr andOleDetroit |
Nyct Member Username: Nyct
Post Number: 92 Registered: 01-2007
| Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 8:20 am: | |
fantastic footage. exactly what i was looking for thanks. |