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How Detroit's Octopus-Tossing Tradition Started
It dates back to 1952 when local fish market owner Pete Cusimano chucked the first octopus at the Red Wings' former home, Olympia Stadium. The unique custom carried on to Joe Louis Arena, and is still going strong today.
How Detroit's Octopus-Tossing Tradition Started
It dates back to 1952 when local fish market owner Pete Cusimano chucked the first octopus at the Red Wings' former home, Olympia Stadium. The unique custom carried on to Joe Louis Arena, and is still going strong today.
Bob Probert's Family Spread His Ashes in Joe Louis Arena Penalty Box
Probert spent the majority of his career in Detroit, where he made his mark as one of the game's most legendary enforcers.
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