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Joe Louis Arena, as seen from memory lane
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The Cleveland Memory Project: Cleveland History in Photos, Video
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Dead Things' era soured Red Wings' arrival at Joe Louis Arena
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Red Wings Q&A: Kris Draper on being traded for $1, The Grind Line
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The Cleveland Memory Project: Cleveland History in Photos, Video
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Our Joe Louis Arena memories: Games, players, more
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Relive first Red Wings game, Red Wings win, concert at Joe Louis Arena
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The Joe Louis Arena was never pretty, but these memories are
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The Cleveland Memory Project: Cleveland History in Photos, Video
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Red Wings, Detroit say farewell to storied Joe Louis Arena
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To Retire Or Not To Retire: Does Chris Osgood's No. 30 Deserve To
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Joe Louis Arena, as seen from memory lane
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Red Wings' home has been no ordinary Joe