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Who were the first to play football on thanksgiving day in 1934?
detroit lions
What two NFL teams always play on Thanksgiving?
The Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys always play games on Thanksgiving Day with no fixed opponents. Since 2006, a third game has been played on the holiday. Football on Thanksgiving is a long held American tradition, dating back to 1876 when Yale played Princeton.
What NFL team has never played on Thanksgiving?
It is the Detroit Lions.Since 1934, the Lions have played on every Thanksgiving Day (except for 1939 and 1940, when the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Philadelphia Eagles played), and 1941-1944 (when no game was played on Thanksgiving Day).As of the 2008 season, the Lions' record on Thanksgiving Day is 35-32-1.
How many of the 68 Thanksgiving day games have the Detroit Lions won?
Detroit Lions have won 33 games out of the last 73 games they have played on Thanksgiving Day. They started playing every Thanksgiving Day in 1935
What two played on Thanksgiving day in 1934?
The two teams that played on Thanksgiving day in 1934 were the Detroit Lions and the Chicago Bears. This game was the first ever Thanksgiving Day game for the Lions.
Does dallas play at home on thanksgiving every year?
Yes. It has become a tradition for the Dallas Cowboys to play a late afternoon home game on Thanksgiving Day, just as the Detroit Lions have long played an early afternoon home game on the last Thursday in November. Dallas occasionally also gets a home game on the Sunday before Thanksgiving.
What two NFL football teams play every year on Thanksgiving?
The Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys always play games on Thanksgiving Day with no fixed opponents. Since 2006, a third game has been played on the holiday. Football on Thanksgiving is a long held American tradition, dating back to 1876 when Yale played Princeton.
What is the Detroit Lions record vs the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving?
From 1934 to 2010, the Detroit Lions' Thanksgiving Day record stands at 33-36-2.
How many times has Detroit Lions played on thanksgiving day?
56
What professional football team introduced the idea of playing a game on Thanksgiving to boost attendance?
The Detroit Lions introduced the idea of playing a game on Thanksgiving to boost attendance. They held their first Thanksgiving Day game in 1934, and it became a tradition that continues to this day.
What year did the Detroit Lions start playing Thanksgiving day?
1934. The Lions have played every Thanksgiving since then, except during the World War II years (1939-1944).
Who will the Detroit Lions play on Thanksgiving 2010?
The Lions played the New England Patriots and lost the game. The final score was Patriots 45 Lions 24.
