More puff pieces.... [Lansing State Journal]
1937 pumper to carry firefighters on 'last ride'
"The project has gained the support of DaimlerChrysler AG, which donated a Mercedes-Benz engine, a Freightliner chassis and an automatic transmission; the Detroit Pistons' Lindsey Hunter, who owns Custom Concept Cars in Sterling Heights and is donating all the interior work; and even Jay Leno, who sent "Tonight Show" tickets to be offered at a fundraiser."
[Our Sports Central]
Force athletes to play in Donovan McNabb/Rasheed Wallace Celebrity Softball Classic
The Philadelphia Force has been invited to participate in the 4th Annual Donovan McNabb/Rasheed Wallace Celebrity Softball Classic on August 26th at 6:00 PM. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb and Detroit Pistons' star Rasheed Wallace will be attending the game at Campbell's Field in Camden, NJ to raise money for their charities. Part of the proceeds will go to The Donovan McNabb Foundation and The Rasheed Wallace Foundation. The celebrity game will feature a number of professional athletes, including Jaime Dacey, Jennifer Stewart and Jenna Hall of the Philadelphia Force. There will also be a special comedian guest hosting the event.
[Manila Standard Today]
Bum calls kill Gin Kings’ hopes
“We were hanging in there in regulation leading by 4, 5 points and we’re all right,” said Uichico.
But Uichico said the Koreans were good and the Kings couldn’t stop the SK Knights’ imports—6’10” Kebu Omar Stewart and former Detroit Pistons’ second-round draft choice and All-American 6’7” power forward
Lou Roe.
Roe finished with 37 points and Stewart had 18.
[Pistons.com]
Pistons Named 2005 NBA Team Retailer of the Year
Auburn Hills, Mich. – The Detroit Pistons have been named the 2005 NBA Team Retailer of the Year by the National Basketball Association for the team’s successful merchandise sales during the 2004-2005 NBA season. The annual award recognizes the NBA’s most successful merchandising operations in the categories of arena and internet sales, merchandise presentation and licensee support.
and now some of the usual fare... [Detroit Bad Boys]
Terry Porter (finally) named assistant coach
After months of rumors, the Pistons finally announced today that Terry Porter would be joining Flip Saunders' staff as an assistant coach. From Pistons.com:
?We are pleased to add Terry Porter to our coaching staff,? said Dumars. ?Terry was a fierce competitor during his playing days and he has excelled as both a head coach and [...]
[Need4Sheed]
The Emergence Of The Palace Prince