Outgoing Detroit mayor gets credit for improvements

Sunday, December 30, 2001

DETROIT -- Mayor Dennis Archer won't talk about his legacy as he leaves office after eight years, but his fingerprints are on three casinos, two ballparks, two major corporate headquarters relocating downtown and a contract to host the 2006 Super Bowl.

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