In City of Champions, Szymanski and Weineck show how the fate of the teams in Detroit’s stadiums, gyms, and fields is echoed in the rise and fall of the car industry, political upheavals ushered in by the depression, World War II, the 1967 uprising, and its recent bankruptcy and renewal. Driven by the conviction that sports not only mirror society but also have a special power to create both community and enduring narratives that help define a city’s sense of self, City of Champions is a unique history of the most American of cities. 

The co-authors are featured in discussion hosted by Literati Bookstore:
https://www.literatibookstore.com/event/home-literati-stefan-syzmanski-silke-maria-weineck