Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions are a National Football League team based in Detroit, Michigan. The team began play in 1930 as the Portsmouth Spartans, one of the league's small town teams, but moved to Detroit in 1934 due to the Great Depression.

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National Football League - Detroit, Michigan - 1930 - 1934 - Great Depression

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:Founded: 1930 in Portsmouth, Ohio

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1930 - Portsmouth, Ohio

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:Formerly known as: Portsmouth Spartans (1930-1933)

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:Home field: Ford Field

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:Previous home fields:

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::Universal Stadium, Portsmouth, Ohio 1930-1933

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::University of Detroit Stadium (1934-1937)

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::Tiger Stadium (1935-1974)

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::Pontiac Silverdome, Pontiac, Michigan (1975-2001)

Related Topics:
Pontiac Silverdome - Pontiac, Michigan

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:Uniform colors: Honolulu blue, silver, and black.

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:Helmet design: Silver helmet with a blue lion outlined in black; black facemask.

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