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What is Detroit Lions' Thanksgiving Day record? All-time results, history on Turkey Day

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Thanksgiving has become synonymous with football and the Detroit Lions playing on the holiday is as much of an American tradition as eating turkey. But Turkey Day hasn't always been kind to Detroit and its fans.

The Lions have hosted a game on Thanksgiving Day every year since 1934 (with the exception of 1939-1944 during World War II), but despite ample opportunities, Detroit has often found itself on the losing side.