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Detroit Lions legend Calvin Johnson honored with 'Megatron' day

DETROIT -- There's a new holiday in Michigan.

And it's honoring one of the most iconic professional athletes in state history.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared Sept. 30 as "Megatron Day" in honor of Detroit Lions great Calvin "Megatron" Johnson.

Johnson is also set to enter the Pride of the Lions during halftime of Detroit's homecoming game on "Monday Night Football" against the Seattle Seahawks, which honors the brightest stars in team history at Ford Field.

Whitmer, a diehard Lions fan, connected with Johnson's personal team and the Lions organization once the news of his induction became official to line everything up beforehand.