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On November 22, 1963, William Clay Ford, Sr. purchased a controlling interest in the Detroit Lions.
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Was Detroit Running Back Barry Sanders known as the Lion King?
No he was not. I grew up in Michigan and have been a life long Detroit Lions fan. I can say with certainty that he was never called that.
What two NFL teams always play on Thanksgiving?
The Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys always play games on Thanksgiving Day with no fixed opponents. Since 2006, a third game has been played on the holiday. Football on Thanksgiving is a long held American tradition, dating back to 1876 when Yale played Princeton.
How did lions get their names?
They got their name from the mane of coarse long hair around their face.
How long did Steve Yzerman play for the Detroit Red Wings?
Steve Yzerman played 22 seasons for the Detroit Red Wings. He began his career in 1983 and retired following the 2005-06 season.
How long was the longest hockey game ever?
The longest NHL game ever played was 176:30 between Detroit and Montreal on March 24,1936 in Montreal with Detroit winning the game 1-0.
