As the 50th anniversary of its tragic sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald approaches, a program at the Brighton District Library from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, will commemorate the anniversary and discuss more of the tale. The Edmund Fitzgerald freighter sank during a Lake Superior storm on Nov. 10, 1975, and although there have been many ships that have sunk on the Great Lakes, the Fitzgerald is probably the most famous.
This presentation by Bill Sproule will explore the history of the Edmund Fitzgerald, its sinking, Canadian Gordon Lightfoot’s memorable song, and the fascinating connection to baseball.
Bill Sproule has over 40 years of experience in university teaching and government service in the United States and Canada. He is a Professor Emeritus from his alma mater, Michigan Tech. He also received his Ph.D. from Michigan State University. In his career, he conducted research in transportation engineering, public transit, airport planning, and hockey history. Mr. Sproule has written three books: “Houghton- the Birthplace of Professional Hockey”; “Michigan Tech Hockey – 100 Years of Memories”; and “Michigan Tech Football: The First 100 Seasons.”
Registration for this program is ongoing. Click here or call (810) 229-6571 for more information. The Brighton District Library is located at 100 Library Drive, Brighton.
