657 reactions · 579 shares | At this exact moment 50 years ago,...

1.6K views · 38 reactions | Tonight on C-SPAN 3, history programs on "Riots, Rebellion & Reform." Starting at 8pm ET - a look at the 1967 Detroit riots. WXYZ-TV, an ABC affiliate in the city, was there to record the events as they unfolded. Watch more online: https://www.c-span.org/video/?431552-1/1967-detroit-riots-wxyz-tv-documentary | American History TV | Facebook

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2.2K views · 24 reactions | 旅On November 23, 1978 the Detroit Lions squeeze past the Denver Broncos 17-14 at the Pontiac Silverdome on Thanksgiving Day. The Lions’ Horace King scored a 4th quarter touchdown that capped a 77 yard drive by Detroit Lions. Broncos’ kicker, Jim Turner, was short and wide on a 51 yard field‐goal attempt on the final play of the game.旅 | Davenport Sports Network | Facebook

11 reactions | 旅On November 27, 1997 the Detroit Lions established a franchise record for a Thanksgiving Day game when they scored 55 points in their 55-20 victory over the Chicago Bears. The Lions’ Barry Sanders finished with 167 rushing yards on 19 attempts (8.8 ypc) and 3 touchdowns. Detroit scored 38 points in the second half alone.旅 #Lions #BarrySanders #BigBadBarry #ThanksgivingFootball #DetroitLions 女 | Davenport Sports Network | Facebook