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The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan, and a member of the NFL's National Football Conference. The franchise moved from Portsmouth, Ohio, and adopted the Lions name in 1934. It won four NFL championships before the Super Bowl era, in 1935, 1952, 1953 and 1957, and has maintained a longstanding tradition of hosting a Thanksgiving Day home game that began in 1934.
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When did the Detroit Lions adopt the Lions name?
The franchise adopted the Detroit Lions name in 1934 after moving from Portsmouth, Ohio. The team had previously played as the Portsmouth Spartans.
How many NFL championships did the Lions win before the Super Bowl era?
Detroit won four NFL championships before the Super Bowl era. Those titles came in 1935, 1952, 1953, and 1957.
What conference are the Detroit Lions in?
The Lions play in the National Football Conference, or NFC, of the NFL. They are members of the NFC North with the Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, and Minnesota Vikings.
Where do the Detroit Lions play home games?
The Lions play home games at Ford Field in downtown Detroit, Michigan. Ford Field opened in 2002 and has a retractable fabric roof.
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