Mural of a football player in a dark uniform with the number 80, running with a football with flames in the background.

Kevin Burdick’s Mural on Alexander’s Dry Cleaning

Kevin Burdick’s mural transforms the side of Alexander’s Dry Cleaning into a bold tribute to Cory Schlesinger — former Detroit Lions fullback and now a teacher at Allen Park High School. Known for his toughness on the field and his dedication in the classroom, Schlesinger’s story is one of grit, resilience, and giving back.

This mural matters because it connects sports legacy to community life. By honoring a hometown hero who traded stadium lights for teaching students, the work reminds us that true impact is found not only in moments of glory but in shaping the next generation. It stands as a powerful symbol of Allen Park pride, resilience, and the value of mentorship..

A colorful mural on a building featuring football players and the phrase "One Pride".
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A man on a green lift painting a mural of a person's face on a blue brick wall outside a building. Another person is holding a long paint roller near the bottom right of the image.
Group of people, including news crew with cameras, gathered outside a building with a mural on the wall and an overcast sky overhead.
A mural on the side of a building depicts a lion's face with blue and fiery accents, accompanied by the words "One Pride" in stylized script.
A man wearing a white cap, safety goggles, and a pink face mask is spray painting a mural on a brick wall using a spray can. He is standing on a green lift platform. The background shows a partly cloudy sky and a small airplane flying overhead.
Man in a blue football jersey being interviewed by a reporter holding a microphone outside, with trees, houses, and a game setup in the background.
A male news reporter wearing glasses and a gray suit stands in front of a mural with a lion and the words 'Love Pride' on a building in Detroit, holding a Fox 2 News microphone.
A colorful mural in Detroit featuring a blue lion and the words "One Pride" painted on a brick wall, with a person painting in front of it.