Greek-born Toronto-area businessman Andreas Apostolopoulos was the winning bidder in Monday’s final cry auction for the Pontiac Silverdome, according to the Oakland Press.
Apostolopoulos, of Triple Properties Inc., agreed to pay $583,000 for the stadium, built by the city in 1975 for $55.7 million.
He told the newspaper he’d be visiting Pontiac soon to see his new property and introduce himself to residents.
“We want to have sporting events there,” Apostolopoulos said. “But first we’re concerned about finalizing the paperwork.”
Apostolopoulos also said he’d like the Silverdome to host music concerts, as it has in the past.
Pontiac Emergency Financial Manager Fred Leeb said on Monday that Triple Properties Inc. would try to bring a Major League Soccer team to the region, with the Silverdome serving as home field.
A judge yesterday temporarily blocked the sale after Bloomfield Hills attorney H. Wallace Parker filed an injunction claiming he signed a $17 million purchase agreement in August 2008 for the stadium that is still valid.
(source: m live)
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Winner of Pontiac Silverdome auction revealed: Andreas Apostolopoulos of Triple Properties Inc.
Posted on 20 November 2009 by Anastasios Papapostolou
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Please tell Mr. Apostolopoulos to bring Supercross back to the Silverdome. It was the highlight of my life for about twenty years. I am 65 years old and still race Motocross. I went to every Supercross race at the Silverdome (and raced the amateur event the folowing days for several years). I still went when they moved it to Ford Field wbut it was obvious to anyone that they didn’t have room for all the huge semi rigs that house the bikes and repair shops for the various racing teams. Afte three years (i think) they quit having it at Ford Field – I am sure complaints from the team was part of the reason. We got 50 -60,000 for two days of racing back in the 80’s. But even in the later days we would get 35,000 for a one day event. We need it back. Michigan is a huge Motocross center in the U. S. Thanks.
Supercross is definitely on our list of things to do. If they are willing it will be back at the Silverdome.
Your input is appreciated.
E.J. Rensink / Triple Properties