The Winged Wheel A Half-Century of the Detroit Red Wings in Photographs

by Simpson, Rob

• ISBN13: 9781118144282
• ISBN10: 1118144287
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-10-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

The Winged Wheel is a pictorial history of the Detroit Red Wings, one of the NHL's Original Six teams and among hockey's most popular and successful franchises. Celebrating their 85th season in 2011-12, the Red Wings are a storied team with a long and rich history, and a fascinating cast of characters. Home to players such as Gordie Howe, Terry Sawchuk, Ted Lindsay, Steve Yzerman, and Nicklas Lidstrom, there are 65 Red Wings in the Hockey Hall of Fame and Detroit has captured eleven Stanley Cups (5 of those in the last 14 years) as well as numerous division and conference titles. Featuring a half-century of pictures, most from the Hockey Hall of Fame's extensive collection, and accompanying text by journalist and broadcaster Rob Simpson, The Winged Wheel will document much of the rich history of the team, featuring magic moments from the past, the legends (star players whose jerseys have been retired), the grinders, coaches, colorful characters, and two of hockey's greatest buildings, the Olympia and Joe Louis Arena.. This epic collection of photographs and commentary from the last half-century will be sure to bring back memories for every red-and-white-blooded Wing Nut.