Wikipedia - Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit. The Lions compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) North Division. The team plays their home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit.

The franchise was founded in Portsmouth, Ohio as the Portsmouth Spartans and joined the NFL on July 12, 1930. Amid financial struggles, the franchise was relocated to Detroit in 1934 and renamed the Lions in reference to the city's Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise, the Detroit Tigers.

The Lions won four NFL Championship Games between 1935 and 1957. Following the 1957 championship, the franchise did not win a playoff game until the 1991 season and did not win another until the 2023 season. They are the only franchise operational for the entirety of the Super Bowl era to not appear in the Super Bowl.

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The Detroit Lions, commonly referred to as the "DET Lions," are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are a member of the National Football League (NFL) and compete in the league's NFC North division.

The Lions have a rich history dating back to their founding in 1930. They have won four NFL championships, with their most recent title coming in 1957. The team has also made numerous playoff appearances over the years, although they have yet to win a Super Bowl.

The Lions play their home games at Ford Field, a state-of-the-art stadium located in downtown Detroit. The team's colors are Honolulu blue, silver, and white, and their mascot is a lion named Roary.

The Lions have a passionate fan base known as the "Lions faithful," who show unwavering support for the team through thick and thin. Despite facing challenges and setbacks, the Lions continue to strive for success and are always looking to bring a championship back to the city of Detroit.