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Detroit Lions facts for kids

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The Detroit Lions are a team in the National Football League and National Football Conference. They are based in Detroit, Michigan.

They originally played in Tiger Stadium, the first home of the Detroit Tigers baseball club. The Lions were named after the Tigers. Both big cats are considered fierce and dangerous.

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  • Lions-logo-61-69

    Lions' logo (1961–1969)

  • 1986 Jeno's Pizza - 13 - Billy Sims

    Billy Sims (#20) rushing the ball against Los Angeles on September 7, 1980

  • LaynewithLions

    Bobby Layne

  • Doak Walker practicing (8679147364) (2)

    Doak Walker

  • Dan Campbell

    Dan Campbell (pictured in 2011), is the current head coach of the Detroit Lions

  • Detroit Lions radio affiliates

    Map of radio affiliates

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