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The Lions began play in 1929 as the Portsmouth (Ohio) Spartans. They played local teams in the Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia areas. They entered the NFL in 1930. After four years the team moved to Detroit and became the Lions for the 1934 season.
the lions started playing when the ironton tanks and the Portsmouth Spartans left ironton and portsmounth in the 1931 season
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∙ 12y ago1929.
The Lions formed in 1929 as the Portsmouth Spartans. They played one season against independent professional teams before joining the NFL in 1930. The Spartans moved to Detroit and became the Lions in 1934.
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∙ 12y agoThe franchise's first game was played in 1929. The team played its games in Portsmouth, Ohio as the Portsmouth Spartans. In 1934, the team was purchased by George Richards and began play in Detroit as the Detroit Lions. They won their first game in Detroit by a score of 9-0 over the New York Giants on September 23, 1934.
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∙ 15y ago1930-1933, Portsmouth Spartens 1934, Detroit Lions
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∙ 13y agoThe Detroit Lions were established in 1929
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What is the original of a professional sports team in Detroit Lions?
In 1929, the Portsmouth Spartans were formed, in 1934 the team requested a name change and became the Detroit Lions, following the jungle cat theme started by the Detroit Tigers.
What city are the Detroit Lions from?
Detroit, Michigan is the home of the Lions.
When was Detroit Lions created?
Detroit Lions was created in 1929.
When were the Detroit lions founded in?
The Detroit Lions were founded in 1930. The first name of the team was the Portsmouth Spartans. They moved to Detroit in 1935, and the team was renamed the Detroit Lions.
Who is better Detroit Lions or Tampa Bay bucs?
Detroit lions for sure
What football team are known as the lions?
Detroit. The Detroit Lions football team.
What is Matthew Stafford's number on the Detroit Lions?
Rashean Mathis is number 31 on the Detroit Lions.
I am from Detroit and I want to tryout for the Lions?
I want to know when can I tryout for the Detroit Lions team
What is Joique Bell's number on the Detroit Lions?
Joique Bell is number 35 on the Detroit Lions.
What is Julian Stanford's number on the Detroit Lions?
Julian Stanford is number 57 on the Detroit Lions.
What is Kellen Moore's number on the Detroit Lions?
Kellen Moore is number 17 on the Detroit Lions.
What is Kevin Ogletree's number on the Detroit Lions?
Kevin Ogletree is number 11 on the Detroit Lions.
