The story
America's first sports bar. Gordie Howe, Al Kaline regulars. Andre the Giant visited. Demolished for transit center.
Everything that was here
- 1949–2002
Lindell AC BarSports Bar
America's first sports bar. Gordie Howe, Al Kaline regulars. Andre the Giant visited. Demolished for transit center.
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Detroit Athletic Club
Detroit, MI
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