Joe Louis Arena was an arena in Downtown Detroit. Completed in 1979 at a cost of US$57 million as a replacement for Olympia Stadium, it sat adjacent to Cobo Center on the bank of the Detroit River and was accessible by the Joe Louis Arena station on the Detroit People Mover.

In collaboration with Mitchell & Ness, the Detroit Pistons have this collection that honors and celebrates Detroit boxing legend, Joe Louis. This collaboration is symbolic of Joe Louis' transcendent career and embodies the spirit and rich history of Detroit.

Feb 23, 2022 · DETROIT (WXYZ) — The Detroit Pistons have collaborated with Mitchell & Ness to celebrate Joe Louis with a new merchandise line. Starting Wednesday, the clothing line will be available at...

Jul 15, 2024 · But one place you might find interesting as a Michigander is his video exploring the decimated, inner remains of Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. Josh filmed this video back in 2019, so "The Joe" had been closed for a little more than a year, and crews were just beginning the dismantling of the arena, which allowed a unique perspective.

Opening on September 5, 2017, the arena, which cost $862.9 million to construct, replaced Joe Louis Arena and The Palace of Auburn Hills as the home of the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL) and the Detroit Pistons of the …

Aug 31, 2023 · Named after the legendary Detroit boxer Joe Louis, Joe Louis Arena was more than just an ice hockey venue. Built in 1979 at a cost of $34 million, this iconic arena was one of the oldest in the NHL and notably one of the few to retain its …

Due to repairs to their home at the time, Pontiac Silverdome, the Pistons spent the latter part of the season – and all five of their post-season games – at the Detroit Red Wings' arena, Joe Louis Arena, in Detroit proper.

May 2, 2022 · Looking back into history, the Pistons shared the Detroit Olympia with the Red Wings from 1957-1961 (when the Pistons first moved to the city). However, the Pistons never stayed at Olympia, and then never moved to Joe Louis Arena when the …

Dec 1, 2011 · Detroit’s Joe Louis satisfied their hunger with a string of impressive victories that launched him to the status of Heavyweight Champion of the World. In 1935 he fought one of his most important fights, defeating a former champion and striking a blow for American democracy.

Oct 4, 2017 · Joe Louis Arena also played host to a unique slate of non-NHL events. The NBA’s Detroit Pistons played home games there in 1985 after the roof of the Pontiac Silverdome was damaged, and the 1980 Republican National Convention was staged at the facility.