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 The Lions' original colors were blue and silver, which have remained the primary colors throughout their history.[([[https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2023/11/26/honolulu-blue-detroit-lions-uniforms-jerseys/71515558007/|freep]])]
+===== Early Rivalry =====
+Before moving to Detroit, the Portsmouth Spartans had an intense rivalry with the Green Bay Packers, which continued after they became the Lions.[([[https://cheeseheadtv.com/blog/detroit-lions-and-green-bay-packers-unpacking-the-rivalry-249|cheeseheadtv]])]
+===== Thanksgiving Tradition =====
+The Lions have played a Thanksgiving Day game every year since 1934, except during WWII (1939–1944).[([[https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32646037/nfl-thanksgiving-day-games-history-lions-cowboys-play-every-year-moments-traditions-records|espn]])]
+===== Thanksgiving Origin =====
+The Thanksgiving game was an idea by team owner George A. Richards to attract more fans, and it worked — the tradition has continued for nearly 90 years.[([[https://www.mhsaa.com/node/24626/print|mhsaa]])]
+===== First Playoff =====
+In 1935, just one year after relocating to Detroit, the Lions won their first NFL Championship, defeating the New York Giants.[([[https://operations.nfl.com/learn-the-game/nfl-basics/team-histories/national-football-conference/north/detroit-lions/|nfl]])]
+===== Oldest Rival =====
+The Lions' oldest rival in terms of continuous play is the Chicago Bears, a rivalry dating back to their Spartan days.[([[https://www.quora.com/Every-year-the-commentators-remind-us-that-the-Packers-Bears-is-the-oldest-rivalry-in-the-NFL-but-hasn-t-the-Packers-Vikings-actually-become-a-more-heated-rivalry|quora]])]
+===== First Stadium =====
+The Lions originally played in the University of Detroit Stadium before moving to Briggs Stadium (later Tiger Stadium) in 1938.[([[https://www.profootballhof.com/teams/detroit-lions/team-history/|profootballhof]])]
+===== Championship Success =====
+The Lions won three NFL Championships in the 1950s (1952, 1953, and 1957) and were considered one of the most dominant teams of that era.[([[https://www.sports-king.com/1950s-detroit-lions-3773/|sports-king]])]
+===== Longest Playoff Drought =====
+The Lions have one of the longest playoff-win droughts in the NFL, with their last playoff win occurring in 1991.[([[https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/longest-nfl-playoff-win-drought-lions-dolphins/78efd49cc794d17b385ac057|sportingnews]])]
+===== The Only 0-16 Season =====
+In 2008, the Lions became the first team in NFL history to go 0-16 in a single season.[([[https://medium.com/@cspagnole/the-story-of-the-2008-lions-and-how-it-affected-the-next-decade-of-lions-football-b461211205f9|medium]])]
+===== Matt Prater's Record Kick =====
+Former kicker Matt Prater set an NFL record with a 64-yard field goal in 2013 while playing for the Broncos. He later joined the Lions and became known for clutch kicking.[([[https://www.denverbroncos.com/video/nfln-prater-s-nfl-record-64-yard-fg-12086453|denverbroncos]])]
+===== Calvin Johnson's Record Season =====
+Calvin "Megatron" Johnson set an NFL record with 1,964 receiving yards in 2012, which remains the highest single-season total for any receiver.[([[https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10060429-the-7-greatest-nfl-wide-receiver-seasons-since-2000|bleacherreport]])]
+===== Barry Sanders’ 2,000-Yard Season =====
+In 1997, Barry Sanders became just the third player in NFL history to rush for over 2,000 yards in a season.[([[https://www.espn.com/sportscentury/features/00016456.html|espn]])]
+===== Longest-Standing Logo =====
+The Lions' logo, with the leaping lion, has been one of the most consistently used logos in the NFL, only seeing minor updates over the decades.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/detroitlions/comments/vqhra4/its_been_about_5_years_with_the_new_uniformslogos/|reddit]])]
+===== Rodney Peete and the 1988 Draft =====
+Rodney Peete became the first African-American quarterback drafted by the Lions when they selected him in the 6th round in 1988.[([[https://andscape.com/features/nfl-black-quarterback-rodney-peete-stood-the-test-of-time/|andscape]])]
+===== Single-Game Sack Record =====
+In 1991, former Lions' defensive lineman Mike Cofer set a franchise record with 4.5 sacks in a single game.[([[https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-legend-mike-cofer-passes-away-at-age-58|detroitlions]])]
+===== Most Points in a Game =====
+The Lions scored their most points in a game in 1997, defeating the Chicago Bears 55-20.[([[https://www.espn.com/nfl/game/_/gameId/171127008/bears-lions|espn]])]
+===== Most Wins in a Season =====
+The Lions' best regular season was in 1953, when they went 10-2.[([[https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/best-lions-season-record|statmuse]])]
+===== Barry Sanders =====
+Widely regarded as one of the greatest running backs of all time, Sanders spent his entire career with the Lions and retired abruptly in 1999.[([[https://www.npr.org/2023/11/21/1214341029/why-did-barry-sanders-walk-away-from-the-nfl-in-his-prime|npr]])]
+===== Calvin Johnson =====
+Known as “Megatron,” Johnson was a physical and athletic phenom, setting multiple receiving records before his early retirement in 2015.[([[https://americanfootballdatabase.fandom.com/wiki/Calvin_Johnson|americanfootballdatabase]])]
+===== Bobby Layne Curse =====
+After being traded in 1958, Hall of Fame QB Bobby Layne allegedly cursed the team, saying they wouldn't win another championship for 50 years. The curse is still a fan legend.[([[https://pfnewsroom.com/column/is-the-curse-of-bobby-layne-finally-over-for-the-detroit-lions/|pfnewsroom]])]
+===== Doak Walker =====
+Doak Walker, a Hall of Fame halfback, played for the Lions in the 1950s and remains a beloved figure in Detroit football history.[([[https://www.collegenetworth.com/doak-walker-football-hall-of-fame/|collegenetworth]])]
+===== Wayne Fontes =====
+As head coach, Wayne Fontes led the Lions to the NFC Championship game in 1991 and is still the franchise’s longest-tenured head coach.[([[https://www.mlive.com/lions/2017/09/wayne_fontes_coaching_career_h.html|mlive]])]
+===== Lem Barney =====
+Barney, a Hall of Fame cornerback, was known for his interceptions and return skills. He was also one of the first players to wear the now-retired No. 20.[([[https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/09/17/detroit-lions-lem-barney-hall-of-fame-stats/673136001/|freep]])]
+===== Alex Karras =====
+Defensive tackle Alex Karras was a feared force on the Lions' defense in the 1960s and later became an actor, notably starring in the sitcom Webster.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/11/sports/football/alex-karras-nfl-lineman-and-actor-dies-at-77.html|nytimes]])]
+===== Chris Spielman =====
+A Lions legend, Spielman was one of the most intense linebackers of his era and has since become a fan favorite as an NFL broadcaster.[([[https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2021/10/31/chris-spielman-detroit-pride-of-the-lions-honor-fan-perspective/|lionswire]])]
+===== Matthew Stafford =====
+Stafford became the Lions’ all-time leader in passing yards and touchdowns and is known for his toughness and impressive arm strength.[([[https://www.nfl.com/photos/mind-boggling-stats-matthew-stafford-0ap3000000836634|nfl]])]
+===== Billy Sims =====
+The 1978 Heisman Trophy winner was a dynamic running back for the Lions before a knee injury cut his career short.[([[https://www.heisman.com/heisman-winners/billy-sims/|heisman]])]
+===== Lions "Roar" Sound =====
+The Lions play a roaring lion sound effect after each touchdown or big play at home games.[([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgEmWfPOwsg|youtube]])]
+===== Roary the Mascot =====
+The Lions' mascot, "Roary," was introduced in 2009 and is a fan favorite at Ford Field.[([[https://www.detroitlions.com/news/detroit-lions-monday-night-football-what-fans-can-expect|detroitlions]])]
+===== Ford Field =====
+The Lions have played at Ford Field, a domed stadium in downtown Detroit, since 2002.[([[https://www.fordfield.com/stadium-info/about-ford-field|fordfield]])]
+===== The Pride =====
+The Pride of Detroit is the Lions’ official fan club and one of the most dedicated fan bases, even during tough seasons.[([[https://www.prideofdetroit.com/pages/about-us|prideofdetroit]])]
+===== Honolulu Blue =====
+The Lions’ unique shade of blue is called “Honolulu Blue,” a color chosen to stand out and to represent the waves of the Pacific Ocean.[([[https://boards.sportslogos.net/topic/85644-nfl-team-colors/|sportslogos]])]
+===== Thanksgiving Halftime Shows =====
+The Lions’ Thanksgiving Day games are known for elaborate halftime shows featuring popular musicians.[([[https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-thanksgiving-games-spotlight-a-list-performances-for-halftime-shows|nfl]])]
+===== Detroit vs. Everybody =====
+This phrase has become popular among Lions fans, symbolizing the underdog status of both the team and the city.[([[https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/detroit-lions-fans-1.7097613|cbc]])]
+===== The Silver Rush =====
+The Lions’ defensive line was nicknamed the "Silver Rush" in the 1970s and 1980s for its aggressive and effective pass-rushing.[([[https://www.vintagedetroit.com/detroit-lions-silver-rush-anchor-doug-english-almost-wasnt/?srsltid=AfmBOop_2W221BTdAEqAoz00Z6L-7cuaQgXwd3DzbgxFlE9Ezsz9EFt9|vintagedetroit]])]
+===== Blue and Silver Helmets =====
+The Lions have one of the most recognizable helmets in the league, featuring a blue lion on a silver background.[([[https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/lions-alternate-helmet-logo-explained/n6jnqmamitn54ajhffchod2b|sportingnews]])]
+===== Fan Frustration =====
+Due to long playoff droughts and challenges, Lions fans are often regarded as some of the most loyal and long-suffering in sports.[([[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/12/16/detroit-lions-fans-winning/|washingtonpost]])]
+===== Hard Knocks Appearance =====
+The Lions were featured on the HBO series Hard Knocks for the first time in 2022, giving fans an inside look at their training camp.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3501064/2022/03/28/lions-to-be-featured-on-hbos-hard-knocks-during-2022-training-camp/|nytimes]])]
+===== Night Games =====
+The Lions traditionally don’t play many night games; they are more commonly scheduled for early Sunday afternoon games.[([[https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32646037/nfl-thanksgiving-day-games-history-lions-cowboys-play-every-year-moments-traditions-records|espn]])]
+===== International Game =====
+The Lions have participated in the NFL’s International Series, playing a game in London in 2014.[([[https://www.thefalcoholic.com/2014/10/22/7010347/a-history-of-nfl-teams-playing-in-london|thefalcoholic]])]
+===== Super Bowl Absence =====
+The Lions are one of only four NFL teams (alongside the Browns, Texans, and Jaguars) never to have appeared in a Super Bowl, despite the franchise's long history.[([[https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39387513/which-nfl-teams-never-won-super-bowl|espn]])]

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