Steve Yzerman is recognized as one of the classiest human beings on earth; he’s regarded as if not the most, one of the greatest sports figures in the city of Detroit’s rich history. You can take any sport, for example, say it out loud and who comes to your mind first? Detroit Red Wings; Steve Yzerman, Gordie Howe. Detroit Lions; Barry Sanders, Detroit Tigers; Al Kaline, Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Pistons; Isiah Thomas, perhaps Chancey Billups.
The Red Wings legend transitioned from his Hall of Fame playing career into a front office role with his hometown Detroit Red Wings for four years, learning the details of being a General Manager from his mentor Ken Holland.