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Lions Football: As it does every year, the NFL draft brings hope to the Lions
of returning to the playoffs once again. After a series of lackluster
seasons, this year’s draft has provided Detroit with the league’s
most potent wide receiver corps. Led by 1st round draft pick Mike Williams
and flanked by young stars Roy Williams, Charles Rogers and running back Kevin
Jones, this should be a breakout year offensively for the Lions. This is a
golden opportunity for QB Joey Harrington to show the Detroit faithful why he
was taken as a high draft pick in 2002.
Pistons Basketball: Also in the local sports eye is the return of the NBA
defending champs to the playoffs. Led by Ben Wallace, Chauncey Billups and
Richard Hamilton, the Pistons are hopeful of a return to the NBA Finals and a
chance to have their name added to the realm of “Dynasty” Teams.
A pending matchup with the Indiana Pacers has all eyes on this series.
Tigers Baseball: Showing signs of improvement, the Tigers are off to a
near-.500 start and have some big-name potential that could carry them into a
pennant race (hey, it could happen). Season highlights to date include Dmitri
Young’s team-high 5 HR’s and the pitching of Jeremy Bonderman, who
has big upside potential for the Tigers pitching staff.
My view: Usually the national collectors aren’t interested in Detroit sports stars, but Jeremy Bonderman could be an exception. He is looking like he is going to be the ace the Tigers desperately need. Billups and Wallace are starting to get some national attention from collectors as well. If the Pistons can repeat watch these two guys cards continue to climb. I have some Detroit sports cards up for auction right now, you can check them out here.