The Once and Future Saint
https://grantland.com/features/st-cecilia-basketball-detroit-jalen-rose-george-gervin-chris-webber/ A visit to St. Cecilia’s, the Detroit gym where George Gervin, Magic Johnson, Jalen Rose, and many other basketball greats tested themselves against the city’s best. BY PAUL WACHTER ON APRIL 15, 2014 Few cities have as rich a cultural and sporting history as Detroit. From the ’80s Pistons to Bob Seger, Eminem to Miguel Cabrera, the Motor City is a rich tapestry of compelling figures, unbelievable moments, and uniquely American ingenuity. On April 17, ESPN will premiere 30 for 30: Bad Boys , a documentary about those unforgettable Pistons teams. To celebrate, Grantland will devote an entire week , from April 11 through April 18, to the various stories of this wholly original place. ♦♦♦ In the predawn hours of July 23, 1967, Detroit police raided an unlicensed after-hours bar at the corner of 12th Street [1] and Clairmount, sparking the worst riots in American