Detroit Lions

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YOUR TEAM, YOUR HISTORY


1930-1933 Portsmouth Spartans, 1934-present Detroit Lions

After three seasons in a small river town in Ohio, the Portsmouth Spartans relocated to Detroit in 1934 and became the Lions.  Beginning that first season in the "Motor City" the team hosted a game on Thanksgiving, a tradition that has become synonymous with Detroit.  The Lions' long history has been filled with dynamic personalities including 14 members of the franchise who were elected to the Hall of Fame.

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TEAM GREATS

Honor the heroes of the game.

View profiles of the Detroit Lions Hall of Famers.

  • NFL Championships:

    1935, 1952, 1953, 1957

  • NFL Western Division Championships:

    1935, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1957

  • All-Time Record:

    (At Start of 2015 Season)
    535-637-32
Team Facts & Milestones