Special to Detroit Free Press
In the spring of 1997 — a quarter-century ago — the Detroit Red Wings embarked on their quest to end a 42-year Stanley Cup drought.
The Free Press has commemorated that historic quest with a new book: “Stanleytown 25 Years Later: The Inside Story of How the Stanley Cup Returned to the Motor City After 41 Frustrating Seasons.”
Day 56: June 10, 2022
The backstory: About 12 hours after captain Steve Yzerman ended his emotional 14-minute soliloquy and was carried off the Joe Louis Arena stage on the shoulders of his teammates, the Stanley Cup, naturally — held aloft at this rally for season-ticket holders — the Red Wings reassembled in downtown Detroit for the mother of all victory parades, where anyone could attend, no ticket required, red-and-white dress preferred.