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In 1964 for $4.5 Million from Dick Richards.

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Who is responsible for the Detroit Lions?

The Owner William Clay Ford Senior


How long have the Ford's owned the Detroit Lions?

On November 22, 1963, William Clay Ford, Sr. purchased a controlling interest in the Detroit Lions.


Who owns the Detroit Lions?

Ford William Clay Ford - The last surviving grandson of Henry Ford.


Who owned Detroit Lions in 1957?

William Clay Ford Senior is the owner of the Detroit Lions. When he passes his son will probably take over as owner.


What does WCF mean on Detroit lions jersies?

WCF stands for William Clay Ford, the longtime owner of the Detroit Lions who died on March 9, 2014. The Lions will wear the patch in remembrance of Ford.


Who owned the Detroit Lions before William Clay Ford?

A syndicate led by businessman Edwin Anderson owned the club from 1948-1964 when it was sold to William Clay Ford for $4.5 million.


What does WCF mean in the NFL lions?

"WCF" is in honor of William Clay Ford, the Lions' former owner who owned the team from 1963 until his death in 2014. The team is currently owed by his widow, Martha Firestone Ford.


Is William Clay Ford Jr.married?

William Clay Ford Jr. is married


Who made the decision to draft Joey Harrington for the Detroit Lions in the 2002 draft was it owner William Clay Ford gm Matt Millen or coach Steve Mariucci?

it was Matt millen Steve mariucci wasnt the coach at the time


What country is William Clay Ford Jr. from?

William Clay Ford Jr. is American


In what stadium do the Lions play?

Ford Field is the home stadium of the Detroit Lions.Detroit is in Michigan.


Is William Clay Ford Jr. married?

William Clay Ford Jr. is married