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

by Rob Simpson

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This is an illustrated history of the legendary Detroit Red Wings. Celebrating the long and storied history of the much-loved Detroit Red Wings, "The Winged Wheel" brings together decades of amazing photographs that capture the legends of the game, the grinders, coaches, colorful characters, and two of hockey's most hallowed grounds in all their glory. The ultimate history for Red Wings fans and hockey lovers everywhere, the book covers star players like Gordie Howe, Terry Sawchuk, Steve Yzerman, and Nicklas Lidstrom, and much more. A pictorial history of one of the NHL's Original Six teams and one of hockey's most popular and successful franchises, "The Winged Wheel" follows in the footsteps of journalist, broadcaster, and author Rob Simpson's bestselling Black and Gold, to celebrate the team with 65 players in the Hockey Hall of Fame and eleven Stanley Cups as it deserves to be commemorated. This is a photographic history of the Detroit Red Wings, one of the NHL's most beloved teams. It is written by journalist and broadcaster Rob Simpson, the author of the bestselling Black and Gold.
It covers the rich history of the Red Wings in incredible detail, from their eleven Stanley Cups to their legendary arenas. An epic collection of photographs and commentary from throughout the history of the Detroit Red Wings, "The Winged Wheel" is sure to bring back memories for every red-and-white-blooded Wing Nut.
  • ISBN10 1118146859
  • ISBN13 9781118146859
  • Publish Date 6 November 2012 (first published 1 October 2012)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Out of Print 18 February 2022
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Format eBook
  • Pages 288
  • Language English