From 1934 to 2010, the Detroit Lions' Thanksgiving Day record stands at 33-36-2.
1934. The Lions have played every Thanksgiving since then, except during the World War II years (1939-1944).
yes, in the 1950s and 60s they often won the thanksgiving day game. Only in the last ten years or so have they been unfavorable on thanksgiving.
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1934. The Lions have played every Thanksgiving since then, except during the World War II years (1939-1944).
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.
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The “67” represents the number of seasons/years in between Detroit Lions Championship (1957-2024).
The Oregon product played for the Lions from 2002 to 2005.
Before the 2011 Detroit Lions accomplished the feat, it had been 31 years. Spearheaded by rookie running back Billy Sims, the 1978 Heisman Trophy winner, the Detroit Lions won their first four games of the 1980 season. Unfortunately, the team finished with a 9-and-7 record and failed to make the playoffs.
Before the 2011 Detroit Lions accomplished the feat, it had been 31 years. Spearheaded by rookie running back Billy Sims, the 1978 Heisman Trophy winner, the Detroit Lions won their first four games of the 1980 season. Unfortunately, the team finished with a 9-and-7 record and failed to make the playoffs.
The Detroit Lions have an extensive history in the NFL. They have had many players on their roster through the years. However, they have never had a player named Dean Leatherman.