Why Do The Detroit Lions Always Play On Thanksgiving?
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A brief history on the traditional game.
Why do the Detroit Lions always play on Thanksgiving?
For the 77th time, the Detroit Lions will play a game on Thanksgiving Day.
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The tradition dates back to 1934 when radio entrepreneur G.A. Richards — the first owner of the Lions — moved the club from Portsmouth, Ohio, to Detroit.
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As owner of the new team in town — and taking a backseat to the popular Detroit Tigers — Richards needed a way to bring in more fans...
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