A quarter century later, the memories and exploits of the Detroit Lions’ 1991 season sparkle like rare jewels – and are just as priceless.
No, they didn’t get a parade down Woodward Avenue and feel the waves of love and rousing cheers from adoring fans wash over them as newly crowned champions.
There was no visit to the White House and the presentation of a Honolulu blue and silver jersey to the President with his name and the No. 1 on the back.
They did not win Super Bowl XXVI and bring the Lombardi Trophy home.