A FEW FINAL WORDS ON COLLINS AND CO.May 8, 1997 | Detroit Free PressBefore they fade from memory, some parting comments about this year's Pistons . . . DOUG COLLINS: I was watching ...Read More
OVER … AND OVERTIMEHILL RUNS INTO A MOUNTAIN — AND SEASON ENDSMay 5, 1997 | Detroit Free PressATLANTA -- Every time Grant Hill tried to take the season into next week, it kept spitting back in his face. He ...Read More
IGOR EASILY ADAPTS TO CHANGIN’ TIMESMay 2, 1997 | Detroit Free PressFirst of all, whatever Igor Larionov eats, I want some. Whatever he drinks, I want some of that. His sleep ...Read More
FROM LONGSHOT TO LONG SHOTS,HE GROWS INTO REAL PROApril 30, 1997 | Detroit Free PressThe beauty of the long-distance jumper is the delicious anticipation while the ball hangs in the air. That frozen ...Read More
ROUND WONAFTER FINALLY ZINGING THE BLUES, THE WINGS WON’TLEARN NEXT OPPONENT UNTIL TUESDAYSHANAHAN HEEDS CALL AND SILENCES ST. LOUISApril 28, 1997 | Detroit Free PressST. LOUIS -- It was the perfect portrait to end this series. Brendan Shanahan scoring over a fallen Grant Fuhr, ...Read More
STOIC THORPE IS ALL ACTION — AND LITTLE TALKApril 25, 1997 | Detroit Free PressIt was the first real basketball game of Otis Thorpe's life. Junior varsity. He was sitting on the bench. His ...Read More
FOR A CHANGE, LIONS DO THE RIGHT THINGApril 22, 1997 | Detroit Free PressThe pick had been made and the doors swung open and now the fans were streaming down the steps of the Madison ...Read More
NO MORE FIBS; SHANAHAN READY FOR REAL MEMORIESApril 16, 1997 | Detroit Free PressHe used to lie about his summer vacations. Said he did the most incredible things. Ran with the bulls in Pamplona. ...Read More