DSBA Teams with Detroit Historical Society on Coaching Greats Exhibit
Posted on 10-27-2009
Did You Know? The Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association is a Communuity Sponsor for the 'Fabulous 5: Detroit’s Beloved Sports Coaches'
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Kresge Gallery
Detroit HIstorical Museum
Fabulous 5: Detroit’s Beloved Sports Coaches features outstanding Detroit sports history as represented by five exemplary men. Each became a successful team leader, but also stood out as human beings, respected for their honesty, integrity, and dedication to sportsmanship. To be certain, these are larger-than-life personalities – not a shrinking violet in the bunch. During their careers, they drew praise as well as criticism and handled both equally well. Because of their skills as coaches, teachers and community leaders, each won a spot in the hearts of the Metro Detroit community.
The five coaches include:
- George “Sparky” Anderson who coached the Detroit Tigers for 16 seasons, winning the World Series in 1984
- William “Scotty” Bowman, the most successful coach in National Hockey League history, led the Detroit Red Wings to three Stanley cup Championships between 1993 and 2002
- Chuck Daly spent 14 seasons with the Detroit Pistons, guiding his “Bad Boys” to championships in 1989 and 1990
- Will Robinson, a legend in Detroit Public School basketball, first at Miller High School and later at Pershing High School led his team to a state title in 1967, he later became the first black coach at a NCAA Division I school and closed his career as a valued scout for both the Detroit Lions and Detroit Pistons
- Dick Vitale was hired in 1973 as head coach of the University of Detroit basketball team, reaching the NCAA Tournament that same year, and tallying a 78-30 record through 1976. In addition to serving as head coach of the Detroit Pistons for one season, Vitale is much revered for his flamboyant announcing career.
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