The detroit lions jersey history started in 1930 when the team played as the portsmouth spartans. The following numbers have been retired from use but are not honored with banners hanging at little caesars arena. All of the proceeds from these color rush jerseys go to the nfl foundation to support youth football and health and wellness programs across the country. Lions jersey, detroit lions jerseys and tshirts, black. Detroit lions jerseys, lions nike jerseys, detroit lions.
Support the draft pick with a new tj hockenson jersey in lions styles now that the tight end has come to town. We know the detroit lions were the king of the deep ball in 2017. They wore white to a funeral, and the crowd cheered. The difference between the old ballplayer and the new ballplayer is the jersey. Heres a notsocomprehensive list of the best players to wear certain numbers for the four detroit pro sports teams. It was that kind of afternoon for the lions, whove been besieged for. In 1934, a group led by detroit radio executive george richards owner of detroits powerful wjr bought the financially struggling spartans and moved them to detroit and renamed the team the detroit lions, as a nod to the detroit tigers. Ranking the greatest detroit lions of alltime is no easy task to accomplish. Detroit red wings, detroit falcons, detroit cougars. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Tim twentyman takes a look at five things to watch during the 2020 nfl scouting combine.
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The ilitch family refuses to recognize this, going as far as to have it unlisted as a retired number in the 200001 nhl guide. Choose from jerseys in home, away or alternate colors and in all the best styles, including game, limited and elite jerseys. Get the nike detroit lions jerseys in authentic, nike elite, nike game, nike legend and many more styles at fansedge today. From 5175, the best detroit lions to wear each number. Want to buy the jersey of one of the detroit lions newest draft picks. The 50 greatest players in detroit lions history bleacher. If you live in new jersey, they also have a special offer for just for you. The following is the detroit lions alltime roster, browsable by last name or position. The blue in this jersey is slightly toned down from the brighter blues of the 40s and 50s.
In that regard, the lions are one of the few franchises that have used all 100 possible jersey numbers from 0 running back johnny olszewski in 1961 to several players whove worn 99. Detroit lions alltime roster the football database. The detroit lions professional football team formed in 1929 as the portsmouth spartans of portsmouth, ohio. Detroit lions announce jersey numbers for 2017 rookies. If our stats are more your speed, subscribe to our stathead newsletter. The lions changed the color of the numbers on their home jerseys, making them white with silver trim. High quality detroit lions home and away stickers provide the finishing touch for your players and teams. Detroit lions, american professional gridiron football team based in detroit that. Nfl shop has everything you need to get ready for game day with official detroit lions jerseys. The lions changed the color of the numbers on their. Jun 30, 2018 take a look at the lions 2018 roster by the numbers. Each weekday will feature a set of numbers counting down from 100. Detroit lions hall of famers pro football hall of fame official site. As with other leagues, once a team retires a players jersey number, it never issues the number to any other player, unless the.
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