Joe Louis Arena
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| Location | Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Opened | December 12, 1979 |
| Closed | July 29, 2017 |
| Demolished | Spring 2019-Summer 2020 |
| Other Names | n/a |
| Tenants | Detroit Red Wings (1979-2017) Detroit Pistons (1985) |
Joe Louis Arena was an venue 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. The venue was named after former heavyweight champion boxer Joe Louis, who grew up in Detroit.
List of credited publications
| League | Date/Season | Team(s) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Basketball Association | February 12, 2018 | Detroit Pistons vs. New Orleans Pelicans | Program |
| National Hockey League | October 11, 2018 | Detroit Red Wings vs. Toronto Maple Leafs | Program |
See also
 Venues Portal
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