Who’s ready for some Detroit Lions football on Thanksgiving day? Who’s ready for the possibility of Tim Boyle vs Andy Dalton? Who’s ready to forget the game happened and eat until you pass out?
Well, until that day comes around, let’s talk about the long history of the Lions on Thanksgiving Day. Let’s jump right in:
The First Time
People always ask why the Lions play on Thanksgiving. Perhaps one of the reasons there’s always football in Detroit on Thanksgiving is because it’s been happening since the early 1900s. The Detroit Heralds started the tradition in 1917 when they played against the Canton Bulldogs in a 7-0 loss.