DETROIT – He’s a proud Detroit native who has been spotted at recent Lions playoff games. “Ted Lasso” Emmy-Award winning actor and comedian, Sam Richardson, has teamed with Pure Michigan to show NFL Draft attendees some of his favorite places to visit while in the city.
As many as half a million people are expected to flock to Detroit from all over the country for the NFL Draft, which is being held in downtown Detroit for the first time ever. The Draft takes place from Thursday, April 25 through Saturday, April 27.
Richardson, who you also know from “Veep,” “Detroiters” and “I Think You Should Leave,” recommends visitors check out places like Planet Ant Theatre, where he got his start in comedy, the Fowling Warehouse, the record shop Paramita Sound, the iconic Lafayette Coney Island, and Hot Sam’s, the oldest men’s clothing store in downtown Detroit.
“Detroit is where I grew up, where I started my professional career, where my family lives, and home to the best sports franchises in the country,” said Richardson. “Getting the opportunity to show off some of my favorite hangouts and share what this city means to me has been an amazing experience. Oh, and hanging out with one of my all-time sports heroes was also pretty epic.”
“What so many people get wrong about Detroit is its enduring global influence; people call it the Motor City, but it’s so much more,” said Claude Molinari, President & CEO at Visit Detroit. “From music and culture, to art and architecture, food and innovation, Detroit has a style that continues to influence the world. This campaign offers a glimpse of that through the eyes of iconic Detroiters, and we hope visitors will experience it for themselves around the draft and beyond.”
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