Raymond Kusch felt suspended in time after an improvised explosive device (IED) sent him hurtling through the predawn air near a Taliban hotbed in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
They have won World Series rings, thrown no-hitters, pitched in the All-Star Game, won an Olympic gold medal and replaced Babe Ruth in a starting lineup. Here is a look at ten of the greatest baseball players Greater Flint has ever produced.
Our Champion Flint City Bucks are set to begin their second year at Atwood Stadium in defense of the USL2 National Championship. The Bucks won the championship last year at home in front of a league record crowd and look to repeat the experience.
With a 5-3 victory over the Oshawa Generals on the road this past Sunday, the Flint Firebirds have extended their franchise best win streak to 10 games. The Firebirds find themselves just 2-points behind Saginaw for the lead in the OHL’s West Division. The Firebirds’ 66-points puts them in 4th place overall in the Western Conference, just 5-points away from conference leaders Kitchener (whom the Firebirds beat 5-3 in Flint during the current winning streak). The Firebirds play one more game on the road this Friday at rivals Saginaw – a huge game for both teams in their quest to win the West Division. Then, the team returns home this upcoming Saturday for a tilt against the Guelph Storm on Flint Tropics Night!
They have won Stanley Cups, Olympic gold medals and NCAA Championships. Some rank among the NHL’s best American-born players.
Get your tickets now! Don’t miss the one and only Harlem Globetrotters in an all-new Pushing the Limits World Tour on Thursday, January 23 at the Dort Financial Event Center, 3501 Lapeer Rd. in Flint from 7-9pm. The All-New Pushing the Limits World Tour will feature new thrills, high flying dunks, and unforgettable family moments. You and your family will be on your feet, out of your seat, laughing until it hurts, and loving every moment. To purchase tickets, visit https://www.dorteventcenter.com/
The Davison Cardinals rolled into Ford Field this Saturday to take on the Brighton Bulldogs with the division 1 State Championship on the line. Previously, Davison had only made it as far as the State semifinals four times in the history of the school. Davison was ready to seize the opportunity. The team showed up right from the start with a commanding opening drive that put Brighton on its heels, leading to a 21-3 halftime lead in front of what appeared to be the whole city of Davison in the stands.
Genesee County’s wealth of basketball talent has produced NBA and NCAA champions, Olympic medalists, numerous All-Americans and an NBA All-Star, along with several Mr. and Ms. Basketball title-holders.
This Saturday, October 5 at the Dort Federal Event Center Flint’s own Clarissa Shields will fight for the WBO Junior Middleweight title against Ivana Habazin. Shields looks to become the first to win world championships in three weight divisions in the least number of bouts. The fight will be aired live on Showtime.
Hockey is Back! The Flint Firebirds home opener takes place this upcoming Saturday as our Flint Firebirds take on the Niagara IceDogs at Dort Federal Event Center at 7pm. The Firebirds are looking forward to a great season as they look to surpass their goal of home ice for the playoffs. Head down to Dort Federal Event Center and support the team throughout the season.
Genesee County has a wonderful history of amazing athletes in every sport and from all walks of life. In September, football is in full swing and just in time for the season, MCM presents the Top 10 all-time football players from Greater Flint!
