2000 in Michigan

2000 This article reviews 2000 in Michigan, including the state's office holders, demographics, largest public companies, performance of sports teams, cultural events, a chronology of the state's top news and sports stories, and notable Michigan-related births and deaths. Top stories The top stories in Michigan in 2000 included: The 2000 U.S. Census showing that the populations of several of the state's major cities declined with Detroit falling below one million population for the first time since the 1920 census and Flint dropping by 11.2% in the decade. The 2000 elections in Michigan, including Al Gore defeating George W. Bush in the state's presidential vote and Democrat Debbie Stabenow defeating incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Spencer Abraham The emergence of Detroit's Eminem as a major star with his albums The Slim Shady LP (1999) and The Marshall Mathers LP (2000) The deaths of notable Michigan-related persons, including hockey player/coach Sid Abel, third baseman Aurelio Rodríguez, politician Neil Staebler, and geneticist James V. Neel. Office holders State office holders right|thumb|125px|John Engler Governor of Michigan - John Engler (Republican) Lieutenant Governor of Michigan: Dick Posthumus (Republican) Michigan Attorney General - Jennifer Granholm (Democrat) Michigan Secretary of State - Terri Lynn Land (Republican) Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives: Rick Johnson (Republican) Majority Leader of the Michigan Senate: Dan DeGrow (Republican) Chief Justice, Michigan Supreme Court: Elizabeth Weaver Federal office holders right|thumb|125px|Carl Levin right|thumb|125px|Spencer Abraham U.S. Senator from Michigan: Spencer Abraham (Republican]) U.S. Senator from Michigan: Carl Levin (Democrat) House District 1: Bart Stupak (Democrat) House District 2: Pete Hoekstra (Republican) House District 3: Vern Ehlers (Republican) House District 4: Dave Camp (Republican) House District 5: James Barcia (Democrat) House District 6: Fred Upton (Republican) House District 7: Nick Smith (Republican) House District 8: Debbie Stabenow (Democrat) House District 9: Dale Kildee (Democrat) House District 10: David Bonior (Democrat) House District 11: Joe Knollenberg (Republican) House District 12: Sander Levin (Democrat) House District 13: Lynn N. Rivers (Democrat) House District 14: John Conyers (Democrat) House District 15: Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick (Democrat) House District 16: John Dingell (Democrat) Mayors of major cities right|thumb|125px|Dennis Archer Mayor of Detroit: Dennis Archer (Democrat) Mayor of Grand Rapids: John H. Logie Mayor of Ann Arbor: Ingrid Sheldon (Republican) Mayor of Lansing: David Hollister Mayor of Flint: Woodrow Stanley Mayor of Saginaw: Gary L. Loster (Democrat) Demographics Michigan had a population as recorded in the 2000 U.S. Census of 9,938,444, an increase of 6.9% from the 1990 Census which recorded Michigan's population at 9,295,297. The following is a list of 23 Michigan cities with populations over 50,000 based on 2000 U.S. Census data. Historic census data from 1990 and 2010 is included to reflect trends in population increases or decreases. Cities that are part of Metro Detroit are shaded in tan. 2000Rank City County1990 Pop.2000 Pop.2010 Pop.Change 1990–20001DetroitWayne1,027,974951,270713,777−7.5% 2Grand RapidsKent189,126197,800188,0364.6% 3WarrenMacomb144,864138,247134,056−4.6% 4FlintGenesee140,761124,943102,434−11.2% 5Sterling HeightsMacomb117,810124,471129,6995.7% 6LansingIngham127,321119,128114,297−6.4% 7Ann ArborWashtenaw109,593114,024113,9344.0% 8LivoniaWayne100,850100,54596,942−0.3% 9DearbornWayne89,28697,77598,1539.5%10WestlandWayne84,72486,60284,0942.2% 11Farmington HillsOakland74,61182,11179,74010.1% 12TroyOakland72,88480,95980,98011.1% 13SouthfieldOakland75,74578,32271,7583.4% 14KalamazooKalamazoo80,27776,14574,262−5.1% 15WyomingKent63,89169,36872,1258.6% 16Rochester HillsOakland61,76668,82570,99511.4% 17PontiacOakland71,16666,33759,515−6.8% 18TaylorWayne70,81165,86863,131−7.0% 19St. Clair ShoresMacomb68,10763,09659,715−7.4% 20SaginawSaginaw69,51261,79951,508−11.1% 21Royal OakOakland65,41060,06257,236−8.2%22Dearborn HeightsWayne60,83858,26457,774−4.2% 23Battle CreekCalhoun53,54053,36452,347−0.3% Largest public companies In April 2001, the Detroit Free Press released its second annual "The Free Press 50" list of the largest Michigan-based public companies based on 2000 revenues. The top 30 companies are shown below.The Free Press 50 Detroit Free Press April 9, 2001 2F Newspapers.com Rank Company Headquarters Business 2000 revenue (in billions) 2000 profit (in billions) Change from 19991General MotorsDetroitAutos$184.6324.452-20%2Ford Motor CompanyDearbornAutos$170.064$3.467−52%3KMart Corp.TroyRetailer$37.028-$.244-160%4Delphi Automotive SystemsTroyAuto supplier$29.139$1.062-1.94%5Dow Chemical CompanyMidlandChemicals$21.87$1.513+13.67%6Visteon Corp.DearbornAuto supplier$19.467$0.270-63.27%7Lear CorporationSouthfieldAuto supplier$14.072$.274+6.85%8Whirlpool CorporationBenton HarborAppliances$10.325$.367+5.76%9CMS EnergyJacksonUtility$8.998-$.036-86.62%10ArvinMeritor Inc.TroyAuto supplier$7.700$.254-8.96%11Masco Corp.TaylorBuilding products$7.243$.591+3.88%12Kellogg Co.Battle CreekFood$6.954$.587+73.72%13Federal-Mogul Corp.SouthfieldAuto supplier$6.013-.281-215%14DTE EnergyDetroitUtility$5.597$.468-3.11%15United Auto GroupDetroitAuto francise operator$4.883$.030+9.24%16Kelly ServicesTroyTemporary staffing$4.487$.087+2.44%17Pulte Corp.Bloomfield HillsHome builders$4.159$0.188+5.79%18SteelcaseGrand RapidsOffice furniture$3.885$.193+5.16%19Spartan StoresGrand RapidsGrocery distribution$3.342$0.020+18.62%20Borders GroupAnn ArborBooks, music, video$3.271$.043-51.72%21American Axle & MfgDetroitAuto supplier$3.069$.129+11.76%22MCN Energy GroupFormerly Michigan Consolidated Gas Co., it merged into DTE in May 2001. DetroitUtility$2.791$0.108+675.42%23SPX Corp.MuskegonMachinetools$2.678$0.189+86.70%24ComericaDetroitFinancial services$2.448$0.749+11.34%25Stryker CorporationKalamazooMedical products$2.289$.221+1,039.18%26La-Z-Boy Inc.MonroeHome furniture$2.232$0.087+8.74%27Hayes Lemmerz IntlNorthvilleAuto supplier$2.171-$0.041-164.21%28CompuwareFarmington HillsComputer software$2.077$0.119-72.28%29Herman MillerZeelandOffice furniture$1.938$0.139-1.48%30Champion EnterprisesAuburn HillsManufactured homes$1.921$0.147-394.66% Sports Baseball 2000 Detroit Tigers season - Led by Phil Garner, the Tigers compiled a 79–83 record. The team's statistical leaders included Bobby Higginson with 30 home runs and 102 RBIs. American football 2000 Detroit Lions season - Led by head coach Matt Patricia until his firing after week 11, the Lions compiled a 5–11 record. The team's statistical leaders included Charlie Batch (2,489 passing yards) and James "Little Man" Stewart (1,184 rushing yards).2000 Detroit Lions Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees Sports Reference LLC Pro-Football-Reference.com November 28, 2025 https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/det/2000.htm 2000 Michigan Wolverines football team - In their sixth year under head coach Lloyd Carr, the Wolverines compiled a 9–3 record and tied for the Big Ten championship. The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Drew Henson with 1,852 passing yards, running back Anthony Thomas with 1,551 rushing yards and 102 points scored.2000 Michigan Wolverines Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Foootball November 28, 2025 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/michigan/2000-schedule.html 2000 Michigan State Spartans football team - Led by head coach Bobby Williams who took over after the departure of Nick Saban, the Spartans compiled a 5–6 record. The team's statistical leaders included Jeff Smoker (1,365 passing yards) and T. J. Duckett (1,353 rushing yards).2000 Michigan State Spartans Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Foootball November 28, 2025 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/michigan-state/2000-schedule.html Basketball 1999–2000 Detroit Pistons season - Led by head coaches Alvin Gentry and then George Irvine, the Pistons compiled a 42–40 (.512) record. Key players included Grant Hill and Jerry Stackhouse.1999-00 Detroit Pistons Roster and Stats Sports Reference LLC Basketball-Reference.com November 28, 2025 https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/DET/2000.html 2000 Detroit Shock season - The team compiled a 14–18 (.438) record.2000 Detroit Shock Stats Sports Reference LLC Basketball-Reference.com November 28, 2025 https://www.basketball-reference.com/wnba/teams/DET/2000.html 1999–2000 Michigan State Spartans men's basketball team - In their fifth season under Tom Izzo, the Spartans compiled a 32–7 record and won the national championship, defeating Florida in the national championship game. Key players included Mateen Cleaves and Morris Peterson.1999-00 Michigan State Spartans Men's Roster and Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Basketball November 28, 2025 https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/michigan-state/men/2000.html 1999–2000 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team - Led by Brian Ellerbe, the Wolverines compiled a 15–14 record.1999-00 Michigan Wolverines Men's Roster and Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Basketball November 28, 2025 https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/michigan/men/2000.html Ice hockey 1999–2000 Detroit Red Wings season - Led by Scotty Bowman, the Red Wings compiled a 48–22–10–2 record, losing to Colorado in the Western Conference semifinals. The team's statistical leaders included Steve Yzerman (79 points), Brendan Shanahan (41 goals), and Nicklas Lidstrom (53 assists).1999-00 Detroit Red Wings Roster and Statistics Sports Reference LLC Hockey-Reference.com November 28, 2025 https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/DET/2000.html 2000 CCHA men's ice hockey tournament - The tournament was held from March 10 to 18 at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. Michigan State won the championship, and Michigan also advanced to the semifinals as one of the final four teams. Ryan Miller of Michigan State was selected as the tournament's MVP. Other 2000 Tenneco Automotive Grand Prix of Detroit - The race was held on June 18, 2000, on the Raceway on Belle Isle in Detroit. It was won by Hélio Castroneves for Team Penske. 2000 Kmart 400 2000 Pepsi 400 presented by Meijer Mike Tyson vs. Andrew Golota - Billed as the "Showdown in Motown", it was a professional boxing match between Mike Tyson and Andrew Golota on October 20, 2000, at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Inititally a victory for Tyson, it as changed to no contest after Tyson was disqualified when he tested positive for marijuana in a post-fight test. Chronology of events January January 1 No. 8 Michigan defeated No. 5 Alabama, 35–34, in the Orange Bowl. Tom Brady completed 34 of 46 passes for 369 yards and four touchdowns.Brady rallies U-M in OT The Detroit News Angelique S. Chengelis January 2, 2000 1D https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-brady-rallies-u-m-in/126792264/ Newspapers.comBrady pulls off another miracle comeback in year of surprises The Detroit News Bob Wojnowski January 2, 2000 1D https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-brady-pulls-off-anoth/126792413/ Newspapers.comOne for the Millennium: Michigan overcomes Alabama in overtime The Michigan Daily Andy Latack January 5, 2000 1 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071755024/3 Bentley Historical Library No. 9 Michigan State, led by Nick Saban, defeated No. 10 Florida, 37–34, in the Florida Citrus Bowl.UFrustration: Last-second field goal gives Michigan State win The Orlando Sentinel Chris Harry January 2, 2000 C1, C10 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-orlando-sentinel-ufrustration-last/167472163/ Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/article/the-flint-journal-michigan-state-kos-fl/157458316/ The Flint Journal Michigan State KO's Florida on final play January 2, 2000 October 19, 2024 Newspapers.com January 17 - Bud, Not Buddy by Flint native Christopher Paul Curtis won both the Newbery Medal and the Coretta Scott King Award January 19 - In his State of the State speech, Gov. John Engler called for tax cuts. January 26 Oak Park Police Sgt. Solomon Bell shot himself in the head while sitting at blackjack table in the high-roller area of the Motor City Casino. He had been on a losing streak and drew 20 in his final hand, only to lose when the dealer drew 21. DaimlerChrysler cochairman Robert James Eaton announced that he would retire in March. Eaton led the company's comeback in the 1990s and its sale to Daimler-Benz. Ford Motor announced a $6.9 billion proftis for 1997. It was the largest annual profit ever for any automaker. January 27 - Ford announced that workers would receive profit-sharing checks averageing $8,000. February February 22 - In the Michigan Republican presidential primary, John McCain won with 646,744 votes (51%), defeating George W. Bush who received 547,939 votes (43%) and Alan Keyes with 58,790 votes (5%). March March 11 - Al Gore won the Michigan Democratic presidential caucus with 82% of the votes. April May June July August September October November November 1 - Detroit and Ford Field were awarded hosting honors for Super Bowl XL in 2006. November 2 - State, county, and city government combine to offer Ford a $222 million incentive pacage to sepnd $2 billion to redevelop and expand its Rouge complex. November 5 - Al Gore visited Dearborn for a final election stop in Michigan. November 6 - Bobby Ross quit as head coach of the Detroit Lions; Gary Moeller hired to replace him. November 7 2000 United States presidential election in Michigan: Democrate Al Gore received 2,170,418 votes (51.28%), defeating Republican George W. Bush with 1,953,139 votes (46.14%). 2000 United States Senate election in Michigan: Democrat Debbie Stabenow received 2,061,952 votes (49.47%), in an upset victory over the incumbent Republican Spencer Abraham who received 1,994,693 votes (47.86%).Stabenow upset triumph adds to women's punch in Senate Detroit Free Press 1A https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-stabenow-upset-triump/185814189/ Newspapers.com 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan November 18 - Michigan defeated Ohio State in their annual rivalry game. It was Michigan's twelfth victory against only three defeats and one tie in the past 16 years. November 27 - Kirk Kerkorian filed a shareholder suit seeking to undo the merger of Daimler Benz and Chrysler. Kerkorian alleged that Daimler Chrysler Chairman Juergen Schrempp of "blatantly lying" to Chrysler shareholders that the deal was a "merger of equals."Kerkorian seeks to undo DC Detroit Free Press November 28, 2000 1A https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-kerkorian-seeks-to-un/185809806/ Newspapers.com December December 1 - Six children, ages 2 to 7, died in a fire in the Brewster-Douglass Housing Projects on the city' east side.Fire robs family of 6 young lives Detroit Free Press December 2, 2000 1A https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-fire-robs-family/185808596/ Newspapers.com December 12 - General Motors announced that it was phasing out its 103-year-old Oldsmobile brand, the oldest brand in the American automobile industry.GM will phase out Olds brand Detroit Free Press December 13, 2000 1A https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-oldsmobile/185804542/ Newspapers.com December 28 - The Census Bureau released figures showing that, despite its strongest population growth since the 1960s, Michigan would lose a seat in Congress, as national population continued to shift from the Northeast and Midwest to the South and West. Michigan previously lost two seats in 1990 and one in 1980.Michigan to lose seat in Congress Detroit Free Press December 29, 2000 1A https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-michigan-to-lose-seat/185803486/ Newspapers.com Births January - Jasper Martus, politician, in Flushing January 20 - Ayo Akinola, soccer player, in Detroit February 1 - Alexa Spaanstra, soccer player, in Brighton February 23 - Natalie Viggiano, soccer player, in Troy March 5 - Gabe Brown, basketball player, in Ypsilanti March 23 - Treylon Burks, wide receiver, in Flint March 31 - Javon Foster, offensive tackle, in Detroit April 14 - Armani Williams, stock car racing driver, in Grosse Pointe April 24 - Courtney Sarault, short track speed skater, in Grand Rapids April 26 - Isaac Darkangelo, linebacker, in Brighton May 5 - Ben VanSumeren, football fullback, in Bay City May 13 - Antonio Cipriano, actor and opera singer, in Grosse Pointe Woods May 31 - Spencer Schwellenbach, MLB pitcher, in Saginaw June 1 - Rocket Watts, basketball player, in Detroit June 6 - BabyTron, rapper, in Ypsilanti June 21 - Joel Wilson, football tight end, in Petoskey June 26 - Yuki Nomura, baseball infielder, in Howell July 14 - Marcus Bingham Jr., basketball player, in Grand Rapids July 16 - Terry Armstrong, basketball player, in Flint July 27 - Quinton Barrow, football tackle, in Inkster July 29 - Theo Day, quarterback, in Canton August 6 - Alec Regula, hockey player, in West Bloomfield August 9 - Aidan Hutchinson, defensive end, in Plymouth August 17 - Olivia Nelson-Ododa, basketball player, in Lansing August 24 - Issa Rayyan, soccer player, in Dearborn August 31 - Sauce Gardner, cornerback, in Detroit September 5 - Max Sasson, hockey player, in Birmingham September 30 - Ben Ofeimu, soccer player, in West Bloomfield October 7 - Ryan Talbot, track and field athlete, in Alto October 13 - Anna Fairman, hockey player, in Troy December 21 - D'Wan Mathis, quarterback, in Oak Park 2000 - Mei Semones, jazz-influenced rock musician, in Ann Arbor Gallery Deaths January 8 - Warren H. Wagner, botanist, at age 79Warren Herb Wagner, renowned botanist Chicago Tribune January 20, 2000 11 (section 2) https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-obituary-for-warren-herb/185849892/ Newspapers.com January 13 - Arthur Henry Krawczak, auxiliary bishop of Detroit, at age 86Arthur Krawczak: Bishop served church 60 years Detroit Free Press January 15, 2000 11A https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-arthur-krawczak/185850034/ Newspapers.com January 16 - Gene Harris, jazz pianist, at age 66Jazz great, Benton Harbor native Gene Harris dies The Herald-Palladium January 17, 2000 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-palladium-jazz-great-benton/185850177/ Newspapers.com January 29 - Martha Jean "The Queen" Steinberg, radio broadcaster and pastor, at age 69Martha Jean "The Queen" Steinberg: Martha Jean was first in the hearts of her fans Detroit Free Press January 30, 2000 1C https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-martha-jean-the-quee/185850307/ Newspapers.com February 1 - James V. Neel, geneticist, at age 84James Neel: A foremost scientist in genetics field Detroit Free Press February 3, 2000 3B https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-james-neel-a-foremos/185850436/ Newspapers.com February 2 - Harry K. Cull, Flint mayor, at age 88Former Flint mayor, Harry Cull, dies the Flint Journal February 4, 2000 C4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-flint-journal-former-flint-mayor-ha/185850540/ Newspapers.com February 8 - Sid Abel, Detroit Red Wings player (1938–43, 1945–52) and head coach (1957–71), at age 81Sid Abel 1919-2000: Hockeytown and hockey lose one of the greats Detroit Free Press February 9, 2000 1A https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-sid-abel-1919-2000-h/185850652/ Newspapers.com February 20 - Albert Cleage, black nationalist Christian minister, newspaper publisher, political candidate at age 88Detroit activist Cleage dies at 88: He founded the Shrine of the Black Madonna Detroit Free Press February 21, 2000 6B https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-detroit-activist-clea/185850802/ Newspapers.com March 7 - W. D. Hamilton, evolutionary biologist, at age 63 March 10 - William Porter, hurdler won gold medal in 1948, at age 73Olympic hero from Jackson dies at 73: Porter won 110 hurdles at '48 London Games Jackson Citizen-Patriot March 14, 2000 C1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/jackson-citizen-patriot-olympic-hero-fro/185850956/ Newspapers.com March 25 - Jim Cash, screenwriter (Top Gun), at age 59'Top Gun' co-writer, MSU teacher Jim Cash dies in East Lansing at 59 The Flint Journal March 29, 2000 A10 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-flint-journal-top-gun-co-writer-m/185851089/ Newspapers.com May 2 - Harry Newman, UM quarterback (1930–32), Big Ten MVP (1932), at age 90Harry Newman, record-setting New York Giant Sun-Sentinel May 4, 2000 19B https://www.newspapers.com/article/south-florida-sun-sentinel-harry-newman/185851240/ Newspapers.com May 2 - Teri Thornton, jazz singer and piano player, at age 65Teri Thornton: She sang her way back to spotlight Detroit Free Press May 5, 2000 7B https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-teri-thornton-she-sa/185851329/ Newspapers.com May 11 - Verna Aardema, author of children's books, at age 88Fort Myers author Aardema dies The News-Press May 16, 2000 5B https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-press-verna-aardema-obit/41937513/ Newspapers.com'Story Lady' Vugteveen dies at 88 The Muskegon Chronicle May 13, 2000 3A https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-muskegon-chronicle-story-lady-vugt/185851530/ Newspapers.com June 14 - Peter McWilliams, self-help author and marijuana advocate, at age 50Author Peter McWilliams dies The Flint Journal June 18, 2000 A8 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-flint-journal-author-peter-mcwilliam/185851617/ Newspapers.com June 27 - Tobin Rote, Detroit Lions quarterback (1957–59), led Lions to 1957 NFL championship, at age 72Last champion QB of Lions is gone: Rote was fine player, finer friend Detroit Free Press June 29, 2000 D1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-last-champion-qb-of-l/185851743/ Newspapers.com July 1 - Cub Koda, rock musician, songwriter ("Smokin' in the Boys' Room") and critic, at age 51Michael Koda Detroit Free Press July 3, 2000 3B https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-obituary-for-michael/185851803/ Newspapers.com July 5 - Gloria Williams, lead singer for early incaration of Martha and the Vandellas, at age 57 July 9 - John Vitale, UM center/guard (1985–1988), at age 34Vitale's lesson: Never waste a moment of life Detroit Free Press Mitch Albom July 13, 2000 D1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-vitales-lesson-neve/185851948/ Newspapers.com July 10 - Bill Munson, Detroit Lions quarterback (1968–1975), at age 58Former Lions QB Munson drowns: He brought unity to divided ballclub Detroit Free Press July 2000 E1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-former-lions-qb-munso/185852062/ Newspapers.com July 22 - Dwight E. Beach, four-star Army general, at age 92Area 'farm boy' who rose to 4-star Army general dies The Ann Arbor News July 2000 C1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ann-arbor-news-area-farm-boy-who-r/185852164/ Newspapers.com August 5 - Dudley Randall, African-American poet and publisher, at age 85Dudley Randall: Poet, publisher inspired others Detroit Free Press August 10, 2000 5B https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-obituary-for-dudley-r/185852223/ Newspapers.com September 23 - Aurelio Rodríguez, Detroit Tigers third baseman (1971–1979), at age 52Car accident kills former Tiger: Aurelio Rodriguez was 'really loved' in southwest Detroit Detroit Free Press Maureen Feaghan September 24, 2000 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/34168661/car_accident_kills_former_tiger/ Newspapers.comSeizure suspected in killing of ex-Tiger: Driver's license was suspended since 1995 Detroit Free Press Ben Schmitt September 28, 2000 5B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/34168870/seizure_suspected_in_killing_of_extiger/ Newspapers.com September 29 - Pete Schmidt, Albion head football coach (1983–1996), at age 52Farewell to a Legend: Albion's Pete Schmidt Battle Creek Enquirer Bill Broderick October 5, 2000 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-farewell-to-a-lege/185868501/ Newspapers.com October 3 - Pat Flowers, jazz pianist and singer, at age 82 October 5 - Ruth Ellis, LGBT rights activist, at age 101Ruth Ellis: Set example for the gay community Detroit Free Press October 6, 2000 5B https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press/53019954/ Newspapers.com October 7 - Leslie Kish, statistician and survey methodologist, at ag 90Pioneering statistician Leslie Kish dead at 90 The Ann Arbor News October 12, 2000 C5 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ann-arbor-news-pioneering-statistici/185852622/ Newspapers.com October 25 - Robert E. Waldron, Speaker of Michigan House (1967–68), at age 80Robert Waldron: Former GOP state House speaker Detroit Free Press Chris Christoff October 26, 2000 7B https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-robert-waldron-forme/185868089/ Newspapers.com October 28 - Howard Patterson, competitive swimmer at Michigan State and 1948 Olympics, at age 73Obituary The Saginaw News October 30, 2000 D5 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-saginaw-news-obituary-for-howard-fen/185869488/ Newspapers.com November 16 - Joe C., rapper and hype man for Kid Rock, at age 26Kid Rock's happy sidekick, Joe C, dies Detroit Free Press November 18, 2000 3A https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-kid-rocks-happy-side/185852710/ Newspapers.com November 22 - David Hermelin, ambassador, philanthropist, entrepreneur, at age 63David Hermelin 1936-2000: He led businesses, communities and causes with hope Detroit Free Press November 23, 2000 1A, 6A https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-david-hermelin-1936-2/185867648/ Newspapers.com December 8 - Neil Staebler, U.S. Congressman (1963–65), at age 95Orderly Michigan recount reflects Staebler's legacy Holly Herald December 21, 2000 13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/holly-herald-orderly-michigan-recount-re/185852456/ Newspapers.com December 8 - Gary Bergman, Detroit Red Wings defenseman (1964–75), at age 62Former Wing Gary Bergman dies at age 62 Detroit Free Press December 9, 2000 B1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-former-wing-gary-berg/185852525/ Newspapers.com December 24 - Howard Yerges, Michigan quarterback (1944–1947), at age 76Howard F. Yerges The Daily Times December 27, 2000 8 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-times/112745920/ Newspapers.com December 26 - John Coatta, quarterback/coach, at age 71Ex-UW QB, coach Coatta dead at 71 Wisconsin State Journal December 27, 2000 C1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/wisconsin-state-journal-obituary-for-joh/185852778/ Newspapers.com Robert Propst, inventor known as the "Father of the Cubicle", at age 79 Gallery See also 2000 in the United States References 30em