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Stadium:
Ford Field
Seating Capacity:
65,000
City/State
Detroit, Michigan
Head Coach:
Dan Campbell
Here is a list of 10 interesting facts about the Detroit Lions:
- The Detroit Lions were established in 1930 and are one of the oldest franchises in the NFL. They are the only team in the league that has never played in a Super Bowl.
- The Lions have won four NFL championships, with their most recent championship coming in 1957. They have had success in the pre-Super Bowl era, but playoff success has been elusive in recent decades.
- The team's home stadium is Ford Field, located in downtown Detroit, Michigan. The stadium opened in 2002 and has a seating capacity of approximately 65,000 spectators for football games.
- The Lions have had several notable players throughout their history. Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders is one of the most iconic players in franchise history. Other notable Lions players include Calvin Johnson, Matthew Stafford, and Dick "Night Train" Lane.
- The Lions have a traditional Thanksgiving Day game every year. This longstanding tradition dates back to 1934 when the team hosted the first Thanksgiving Day game in NFL history.
- The Lions have a heated rivalry with the Green Bay Packers, known as the "Lions-Packers rivalry." The matchups between these two teams are often intense and have a long-standing history.
- In 2008, the Lions became the first team in NFL history to finish a regular season with a winless record of 0-16. It was a historically challenging season for the team.
- The Lions have been known for their strong defensive players over the years. They have had players such as Ndamukong Suh, Chris Spielman, and Alex Karras who made significant impacts on the defensive side of the ball.
- Despite their lack of recent playoff success, the Lions have had individual players achieve notable milestones and records. Barry Sanders, for example, is one of the greatest running backs in NFL history and holds numerous records for rushing yards and touchdowns.
- The Lions have a passionate fan base known as the "Lions faithful." Their fans have remained loyal throughout the ups and downs of the franchise and continue to support the team in hopes of a brighter future.