One of the league's early success stories was the Detroit Drive. A primary team for some of the AFL's most highly regarded players, including George LaFrance and Gary and Alvin Rettig, as well as being a second career chance for quarterback Art Schlichter, the Drive regularly played before sold out crowds at Joe Louis Arena, and went to the ArenaBowl every year of their existence (1988–1993). The AFL's first dynasty came to an end when their owner, Mike Ilitch (who also owned Little Caesars Pizza and the Detroit Red Wings) bought the Detroit Tigers baseball team and sold the AFL team. COUNT 5
QSN1 What team did Art Schlichter play for? ANS1 Detroit Drive QSN2 Where did the Detroit Drive play their home games? ANS2 Joe Louis Arena QSN3 In what year did the Drive go to their first Arena Bowl? ANS3 1988 QSN4 Who owned the Detroit Drive in this period? ANS4 Mike Ilitch QSN5 What team did the owner of the Detroit Drive buy that led him to sell the Drive? ANS5 Detroit Tigers