The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are currently members of the Northern Division of the National Football Conference (NFC) in the National Football League (NFL). Originally called the Portsmouth Spartans, the team began play in 1930 as one of the NFL's small town teams in Portsmouth, Ohio. However, they moved to Detroit in 1934 due to the Great Depression.
Information
Year founded:
1930
City
Detroit, Michigan
Team colors
Honolulu Blue, Silver, and Black
Head Coach
Rod Marinelli
Owner
William Clay Ford, Sr.
General manager
Matt Millen
Fight song
Gridiron Heroes
Mascot
Roary
League/Conference affiliations
National Football League(1930–present) Western Division (1933-1949) National Conference (1950-1952) Western Conference (1953-1969) o Central Division (1967-1969) National Football Conference (1970-present) o NFC Central (1970-2001) o NFC North (2002-present)
League Championships(4)
NFL Championships (4) 1935, 1952, 1953, 1957
Conference Championships(4)
NFL National: 1952 NFL Western: 1953, 1954, 1957
Division Championships(4)
NFL West: 1935 NFC Central: 1983, 1991, 1993
Home fields
Universal Stadium (1930-1933) University of Detroit Stadium (1934-1937) Tiger Stadium (1935-1974) o a.k.a. Navin Field (1935-1937) o a.k.a. Briggs Stadium (1938-1960) Pontiac Silverdome (1975-2001) Ford Field (2002-present)
Season-by-Season Records
Season
W
L
T
Finish
Playoff Results
1999
8
8
0
3rd NFC Central
Lost Wild Card Playoffs (Redskins)
2000
9
7
0
4th NFC Central
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2001
2
14
0
5th NFC Central
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2002
3
13
0
4th NFC North
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2003
5
11
0
4th NFC North
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2004
6
10
0
3rd NFC North
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2005
5
11
0
3rd NFC North
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2006
3
13
0
4th NFC North
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Detroit Pistons (NBA) - Detroit
The Detroit Pistons are a National Basketball Association (NBA) team based in the Detroit metropolitan area. They play their home games in the The Palace of Auburn Hills.
Won in Conference Quarterfinals 4-0 (Kings) Lost in Conference Semifinals 1-4 (Avalanche)
2000-01
82
49
20
9
4
111
253
202
1082
1st Central
Lost in Conference Quarterfinals 2-4 (Kings)
2001-02
82
51
17
10
4
116
251
187
1053
1st Central
Won in Conference Quarterfinals 4-2 (Canucks) Won in Conference Semifinals 4-1 (Blues) Won in Conference Finals 4-3 (Avalanche) Stanley Cup Champions 4-1 (Hurricanes)
2002-03
82
48
20
10
4
110
269
203
1214
1st Central
Lost in Conference Quarterfinals 0-4 (Mighty Ducks)
2003-04
82
48
21
11
2
109
255
189
966
1st Central
Won in Conference Quarterfinals 4-2 (Predators) Lost in Conference Semifinals 2-4 (Flames)
2004-05
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—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
2005-06
82
58
16
—
8
124
305
209
1127
1st Central
Lost in Conference Quarterfinals 2-4 (Oilers)
2006-07 so far
54
34
14
—
6
74
166
130
626
GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; OTL = Overtime losses; Pts = Points; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; PIM = Penalties in minutes
The Joe Louis Arena
Detroit Tigers (MLB) - Detroit
The Detroit Tigers are a major league baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers are in the American League Central Division and are the current American League Champions. Since 1992 the team has been owned by Mike Ilitch, founder of Little Caesars Pizza and owner of the NHL's Detroit Red Wings.
Information
Detroit Tigers Established
1894
Major league affiliations
American League (1901–present) o Central Division (1998–present)
Ballpark
Comerica Park (2000–present) o Tiger Stadium(1961-1999) Bennett Park (1894-1911)
