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 Calvin "Megatron" Johnson set an NFL record with 1,964 receiving yards in 2012, which remains the highest single-season total for any receiver.[([[https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10060429-the-7-greatest-nfl-wide-receiver-seasons-since-2000|bleacherreport]])]
-===== Barry Sanders’ 2,000-Yard Season =====
-In 1997, Barry Sanders became just the third player in NFL history to rush for over 2,000 yards in a season.[([[https://wtop.com/ncaa-football/2023/12/today-in-sports-barry-sanders-becomes-the-third-player-to-rush-for-2000-yards-in-a-season/|wtop]])]
 ===== Barry Sanders’ 2,000-Yard Season =====
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 As head coach, Wayne Fontes led the Lions to the NFC Championship game in 1991 and is still the franchise’s longest-tenured head coach.[([[https://www.mlive.com/lions/2017/09/wayne_fontes_coaching_career_h.html|mlive]])]
+===== Lem Barney =====
+Barney, a Hall of Fame cornerback, was known for his interceptions and return skills. He was also one of the first players to wear the now-retired No. 20.[([[https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/09/17/detroit-lions-lem-barney-hall-of-fame-stats/673136001/|freep]])]
+===== Alex Karras =====
+Defensive tackle Alex Karras was a feared force on the Lions' defense in the 1960s and later became an actor, notably starring in the sitcom Webster.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/11/sports/football/alex-karras-nfl-lineman-and-actor-dies-at-77.html|nytimes]])]
+===== Chris Spielman =====
+A Lions legend, Spielman was one of the most intense linebackers of his era and has since become a fan favorite as an NFL broadcaster.[([[https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2021/10/31/chris-spielman-detroit-pride-of-the-lions-honor-fan-perspective/|lionswire]])]
+===== Matthew Stafford =====
+Stafford became the Lions’ all-time leader in passing yards and touchdowns and is known for his toughness and impressive arm strength.[([[https://www.nfl.com/photos/mind-boggling-stats-matthew-stafford-0ap3000000836634|nfl]])]
+===== Billy Sims =====
+The 1978 Heisman Trophy winner was a dynamic running back for the Lions before a knee injury cut his career short.[([[https://www.heisman.com/heisman-winners/billy-sims/|heisman]])]
+===== Lions "Roar" Sound =====
+The Lions play a roaring lion sound effect after each touchdown or big play at home games.[([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgEmWfPOwsg|youtube]])]
+===== Roary the Mascot =====
+The Lions' mascot, "Roary," was introduced in 2009 and is a fan favorite at Ford Field.[([[https://www.detroitlions.com/news/detroit-lions-monday-night-football-what-fans-can-expect|detroitlions]])]
+===== Ford Field =====
+The Lions have played at Ford Field, a domed stadium in downtown Detroit, since 2002.[([[https://www.fordfield.com/stadium-info/about-ford-field|fordfield]])]
+===== The Pride =====
+The Pride of Detroit is the Lions’ official fan club and one of the most dedicated fan bases, even during tough seasons.[([[https://www.prideofdetroit.com/pages/about-us|prideofdetroit]])]
+===== Honolulu Blue =====
+The Lions’ unique shade of blue is called “Honolulu Blue,” a color chosen to stand out and to represent the waves of the Pacific Ocean.[([[https://boards.sportslogos.net/topic/85644-nfl-team-colors/|sportslogos]])]
+===== Thanksgiving Halftime Shows =====
+The Lions’ Thanksgiving Day games are known for elaborate halftime shows featuring popular musicians.[([[https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-thanksgiving-games-spotlight-a-list-performances-for-halftime-shows|nfl]])]
+===== Detroit vs. Everybody =====
+This phrase has become popular among Lions fans, symbolizing the underdog status of both the team and the city.[([[https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/detroit-lions-fans-1.7097613|cbc]])]
+===== The Silver Rush =====
+The Lions’ defensive line was nicknamed the "Silver Rush" in the 1970s and 1980s for its aggressive and effective pass-rushing.[([[https://www.vintagedetroit.com/detroit-lions-silver-rush-anchor-doug-english-almost-wasnt/?srsltid=AfmBOop_2W221BTdAEqAoz00Z6L-7cuaQgXwd3DzbgxFlE9Ezsz9EFt9|vintagedetroit]])]
+===== Blue and Silver Helmets =====
+The Lions have one of the most recognizable helmets in the league, featuring a blue lion on a silver background.[([[https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/lions-alternate-helmet-logo-explained/n6jnqmamitn54ajhffchod2b|sportingnews]])]
+===== Fan Frustration =====
+Due to long playoff droughts and challenges, Lions fans are often regarded as some of the most loyal and long-suffering in sports.[([[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/12/16/detroit-lions-fans-winning/|washingtonpost]])]
+===== Hard Knocks Appearance =====
+The Lions were featured on the HBO series Hard Knocks for the first time in 2022, giving fans an inside look at their training camp.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3501064/2022/03/28/lions-to-be-featured-on-hbos-hard-knocks-during-2022-training-camp/|nytimes]])]
+===== Night Games =====
+The Lions traditionally don’t play many night games; they are more commonly scheduled for early Sunday afternoon games.[([[https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32646037/nfl-thanksgiving-day-games-history-lions-cowboys-play-every-year-moments-traditions-records|espn]])]
+===== International Game =====
+The Lions have participated in the NFL’s International Series, playing a game in London in 2014.[([[https://www.thefalcoholic.com/2014/10/22/7010347/a-history-of-nfl-teams-playing-in-london|thefalcoholic]])]
+===== Super Bowl Absence =====
+The Lions are one of only four NFL teams (alongside the Browns, Texans, and Jaguars) never to have appeared in a Super Bowl, despite the franchise's long history.[([[https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39387513/which-nfl-teams-never-won-super-bowl|espn]])]

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