Watch it again: Smokey Robinson welcomes the world to Detroit and the NFL Draft
Posted on AllSides April 28th, 2024
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The 2024 NFL draft is over, but its impact on Detroit may resonate for years to come: The city was on fine display for football fans in America and around the globe during the three-day event, which drew an estimated 775,000-plus fans to downtown Detroit. And on Thursday, many of those watching on TV were welcomed to the draft's opening night with a Motown-themed introduction voiced by Smokey Robinson and featuring one of his signature compositions. An animated Smokey avatar hosts the colorful NFL Network clip, which includes footage of...
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