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The tradition started in 1970. Thanksgiving Football games have be be going on way before that, but it was random which teams played. The tradition that the Lions and Coyboys ALWAYS play on Thanksgiving was started in 1970.
In 2006, another random game was added. No certain team has to play in that game.
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Which 2 Pro Football teams played in the first Pro Thanksgiving Day game?
Lions, cowboys
What is the popular sport on thanksgiving?
FOOTBALL... Usaually its The Detroit Lions play someone. And The Dallas Cowboys play someone
What football games will be played on Thanksgiving 2009?
NFL games on Thanksgiving Day, 2009: The Detroit Lions hosting the Green Bay Packers on FOX; 12:30 ET The Dallas Cowboys hosting the Oakland Raiders on CBS; 4:15 ET The Denver Broncos hosting the NY Giants on NFL Network; 8:20 ET
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.
What two NFL football teams play every year 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.
When was football first played on Thanksgiving?
The Dallas Cowboys started hosting Thanksgiving Day games in 1966. The NFL has been playing Thanksgiving Day games since the twenties. Contrary to popular belief the Cowboys were started as an expansion team in 1960. The Lions have had the game since 1934 (exept the years 1939-1944), and the Cowboys have hosted a game each year since 1966(excluding 1975 and 1977 when the St. Louis Cardinals hosted the game).
Do the Dallas Cowboys have a contract to host a Thanksgiving day game?
There isn't a contract as such. The National Football League has an understanding with the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys that they will host traditional Thanksgiving Day games each season. The Lions have played on Thanksgiving since 1933. The Cowboys have played an afternoon game on the holiday in all but two years since 1966. In recent years, the NFL has added a third Thanksgiving game, which is televised in prime time.
What two teams play football game each year on Thanksgiving?
The Dallas Cowboys will host the New Orleans Saints on Thanksgiving Day, 2010 at 4:15 p.m.There are three games on Thanksgiving Day, 2010 (times are Eastern standard):The Detroit Lions host the NE Patriots at 12:30 on CBS;the Dallas Cowboys host the NO Saints at 4:15 on FOX;the NY Jets host the Cincinnati Bengals at 8:20 on the NFL Network.
What football team started hosting annual Thanksgiving Day games in 1966?
The Dallas Cowboys started hosting Thanksgiving Day games in 1966. The NFL has been playing Thanksgiving Day games since the twenties. Contrary to popular belief the Cowboys were started as an expansion team in 1960. The Lions have had the game since 1934 (exept the years 1939-1944), and the Cowboys have hosted a game each year since 1966(excluding 1975 and 1977 when the St. Louis Cardinals hosted the game).
Did the Dallas Cowboys ever play the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day?
Although the Detroit Lions have played on Thanksgiving since the 1930s, their record for holiday games is 33-36-2. The Dallas Cowboys did not begin playing on Thanksgiving until 1966, but they are closing in on the Lions' win total. The Cowboys are 27-15-1 on Thanksgiving.
What other team plays every Thanksgiving along with the cowboys?
Detroit Lions
1934 Thanksgiving football game?
Detroit Lions
