Things found in Ypsilanti
Detroit Fun Facts
MACtion
Past Sport Franchises
Southeast Michigan
200
This golf course in Ypsilanti is home to the notorious Swangoose or "Swoose".
Eagle Crest Golf Resort
200
This hotel is the tallest in North America. However, when it opened in 1977, it was the tallest in the world.
The Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
200
This school has won the most MAC championships.
Eastern Michigan University
200
The Detroit Fury participated in this league before folding in 2004.
Arena Football League
(AFL)
200
This company has the naming rights to the home of the Detroit Tigers.
Comerica
400
The car that inspired this Disney character is currently found in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Hudson Hornet
400
In 1899 Sebastian S. Kresge opened a five-and-ten-cent store on Detroit’s Woodward Avenue. He later went on to open a small grocery store that grew into a large chain. What was the name of his store?
K Mart
400
When was the Mid-American Conference founded?
1946
400
The Detroit Shock participated in this league before relocating to Tulsa in 2009.
Women's National Basketball Association
(WNBA)
400
When did Henry Ford officially launch the Ford Motor Company in Detroit?
1903
600
A bust of this man can be found in front of a famous water tower in Ypsilanti.
Demetrius Ypsilanti
600
Detroit is home to the nation's oldest soda. What is the name of the soda?
Vernor's Ginger Ale
600
Where is the MAC headquartered?
Cleveland, Ohio
600
The Michigan Panthers participated in this league until 1984 when they merged with the Oakland Invaders.
United States Football League
(USFL)
600
This city is the location of the first Domino's Pizza and the last Hudson automobile dealership.
Ypsilanti
800
What is this building?
Firefighter Museum
800
Detroit has been denied as a host city for the Olympics more than any other city in the world. As of 2022, how many times has Detroit been turned down?
9
800
How many states have schools that are full participants of the MAC?
(They participate in all MAC sports)
5
(Michigan, Ohio, New York, Indiana, Illinois)
800
The Detroit Wheelers participated in this league for one year while playing their games in Rynearson Stadium.
World Football League
(WFL)
800
Jerome Bettis (extremely average) was born in this Southeast Michigan city.
Detroit, Michigan
1000
When was the last time Michigan State University played Eastern Michigan University in football in Ypsilanti? (Only year needed)
November 11, 1899
1000
What musical group from Detroit is credited with creating the Techno music genre?
The Belleville Three
1000
This school had two stints with the MAC, from 1954-1969 and from 1997-2005.
Marshall
1000
The Detroit Demolition participated in this league until 2010 when the team suspended all operations.
Women's Professional American Football League
(WPF)
1000
During this decade Detroit was referred to as the "City of Champions".
1930's