The Detroit Pistons are a franchise of the National Basketball Association and they were founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana in the year 1941. The Pistons moved to Detroit in the year 1957.

Their worst loss, or losses, came at the hands of the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs in 2003. The Red Wings were the defending Stanley Cup champions. The Ducks were the #7 seed. The hockey community expected the Red Wings to easily defeat the Mighty Ducks, and move on to the second round of the playoffs. No one predicted what was about to happen! The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim swept the Red Wings in four games and went on to play against the New Jersey Devils in the Stanley Cup finals. The Red Wings were left to ponder not only the fact that they lost in the first round, but how they could be swept by the #7 seed.

The first overall selection by the Lions in 2009 will be their fourth:

1) 1943 - Frank Sinkwich, RB, University of Georgia

2) 1950 - Leon Hart, E, Notre Dame

3) 1980 - Billy Sims, RB, University of Oklahoma

4) 2009 - ?

The Red Wings play in the central division.

The Patriots went with a starting quarterback by committee in the 1992 season: 1) Hugh Millen - 203 pass attempts, 124 completions, 1,203 yards, 8 TDs, 10 INTs

2) Scott Zolak - 100 pass attempts, 52 completions, 561 yards, 2 TDs, 4 INTs

3) Tom Hodson - 91 pass attempts, 50 completions, 496 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs

4) Jeff Carlson - 49 pass attempts, 18 completions, 232 yards, 1 TD, 3 INTs

#21- Pete Kelly, Ken Kilrea, Carl Smith, Doug McCaig, Rollie McLenahan, Thain Simon, Al Dewsbury, Enio Sclisizzi, Rob Morrison, Lee Fogolin, Marcel Pronovost, Guyle Fielder, Bill Dineen, Earl Johnson, Gilles Dube, Norm Corcorcan, Ed Stankiewicz, Cummy Burton, Gerry MeInyk, Gord Strate, Tom McCarthy, Bob Bailey, Bucky Hollingworth, Jack Hendrickson, Billy McNeill, Charlie Burns, John McKenzie, Lou Marcon, Larry Jeffrey, Eddie Joyal, Ted Hampson, Val Fonteyne, Andre Pronovost, Claude Laforge, Jim Peters Jr., Andy Bathgate, Warren Godfrey, John Brennamen, Irv Spencer, Pete Mahvolich, Jim Watson, Gerry Hart, Mike McMahon, Billy Dea, Mike Robitaille, Serge Lajeunesse, Ron Stackhouse, Jack Lynch, Danny Grant, Roland Cloutier, J.P. Leblanc, Dan Labraaten, Earl Ingarfield, Mike Blaisdell, Claude Loiselle, Brad Smith, Jody Gage, Frank Cernik, Adam Oates, Borje Salming, Paul Ysebaert, Bob Halkidis, Mark Ferner, Bob Errey, Darryl Laplante, Boyd Devereaux

Three of the greatest players in Detroit Lions history have worn the number 20 -- Hall-of-Fame cornerback/kick returner Lem Barney (1967-77), Pro Bowl halfback Billy Sims (1980-84) and Hall-of-Fame running back Barry Sanders (1989-98). The number has been retired by the franchise.

1970 vs. Raiders - Win

1971 vs. Chiefs - Win

1972 vs. Jets - Win

1973 vs. Redskins - Loss

1974 vs. Broncos - Loss

1975 vs. Rams - Loss

1976 vs. Bills - Win

1977 vs. Bears - Loss

1978 vs. Broncos - Win

1979 vs. Bears - Win

1980 vs. Bears - Loss

1981 vs. Chiefs - Win

1982 vs. Giants - Loss

1983 vs. Steelers - Win

1984 vs. Packers - Win

1985 vs. Jets - Win

1986 vs. Packers - Loss

1987 vs. Chiefs - Loss

1988 vs. Vikings - Loss 1989 vs. Browns - Win

1990 vs. Broncos - Win

1991 vs. Bears - Win

1992 vs. Oilers - Loss

1993 vs. Bears - Loss

1994 vs. Bills - Win

1995 vs. Vikings - Win

1996 vs. Chiefs - Loss

1997 vs. Bears - Win

1998 vs. Steelers - Win

1999 vs. Bears - Win

2000 vs. Patriots - Win

2001 vs. Packers - Loss

2002 vs. Patriots - Loss

2003 vs. Packers - Win

2004 vs. Colts - Loss

2005 vs. Falcons - Loss

2006 vs. Dolphins - Loss

2007 vs. Giants - Loss

Mike Utley (who was an offensive lineman rather than a defensive one) was actually paralyzed in 1991. The Lion who was paralyzed in the late 1990's was linebacker Reggie Brown, in a freak accident in which his neck was horrifically compressed during a play against the New York Jets in 1997. Thankfully, emergency surgery performed immediately after the injury has since given him back his mobility.

Teams in the beginning of baseball history wore only white or grey. The Tigers were no exception and added orange into their uniform later on.

In 2011, the Detroit Lions finally broke futility and made the play-offs for the first time since 1999. They went 10-6 and finished 2nd in the NFC North, but made the wild card. They lost to the New Orleans Saints 45-28.

Kevin Hodson, Doug Janik, Kris King, Chris Luongo, John Mokosak, Vincent Riendeau, Marc Godgers and Mikael Samuelsson.

Over the years there have been many rivals. Most notably, the Colorado Avalanche were a strong rival, largely due to a cheap shot made by Claude Lemieux on Kris Draper (of the Wings) following a playoff game which shattered Draper's jaw. From that time forward, the teams played with intensity that approached hatred.

But in spite of any short term rivalries, there are five other teams that will always be strong rivals and those are the other original six teams. Of those five, the two nearest teams are strongest. There is a particular rivalry between Detroit and Toronto, particularly because Toronto is a Canadian city and hockey is a Canadian sport. But due in part to both teams continuing to be in the same conference, the strongest rivalry would have to be with the Chicago Blackhawks, also an original six team.

The Detroit Tigers players that wore the uniform number of 53 are Willis Roberts, Jimmy Hurst, Brian Schmack, Sean Douglass, Francis Beltran, Jordan Tata, Luike French, Casey Fien, Jarrod Washburn, Jeff Frazier, Joaquin Benoit and kyle Lobstein. Benoit was the Tigers player that wore number 53 the most since he wore it during the 2011, 2012 and 2013 seasons.

The Detroit Tigers have been to the World Series 10 times, winning 4 and losing 6.

Greg Grant was 5'7 or 5'8. Played with Phoenix when microguards like Spud Webb and Muggsy Bogues were in fashion.

The Tigers that wore number 12 were Gerald Laird, Andy Dirks, Brandon Inge, Bradm Ausmus, Damian Jackson, Phil Nevin, Kimera Bartree, Luis Salazar, Ed Romero, Mike Brumley, Rich Rowland, John Flaherty, Charley Lau, Tim Thompson, Mike Roarke, Duke Sims, Jim Price, Jerry Moses, Ed Putman, Milt May, Glenn Wilson, Marty Castillo, Bobo Newsom, Mark Christman, Rufe Gentry, Hal Manders, Bob Swift, John McHale, Ed Mierkowicz, Art Houtterman, Steve Souchock, Buddy Hicks, Joe Coleman, Mel Clark, Tom Yewicic and John Tsitouris.

You can find The Detroit Tigers along with the others teams here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_baseball_entrance_music

I'm a Michigan native(:

The Red Wings home arena is called Joe Louis arena named after the boxer.

It's a really nice building!

Hope you can visit sometime!

Hope this helps(:

GO DETROIT!

Sean Taylor was (may he rest in peace), now it's Clinton Portis, but most likely it will soon be Jason Taylor.

In 1933 , the Detroit Falcons were bought by James Norris. Norris had been a member of the Montreal AAA club way back in the early years of the 20th century. They were also known as the Winged Wheelers and sported a winged wheel on their sweaters. Norris adopted the winged wheel emblem, the red colours and changed the name of the team to the Red Wings.

In 1997, Omar Olivares played in 22 games for the Detroit Tigers, batting in 4 of them. He had 3 at bats, getting 2 hits, for a .667 batting average, with 0 runs batted in. He was walked 0 times. He struck out 0 times. He hit 0 doubles, 1 triples, and 0 home runs.

The 1984 Detroit Tigers Yearbook with the cover picturing the team logo has a book value of $5.00 - $10.00 in near/mint condition.

Condition is very important on getting anywhere near this price. Common flaws with yearbooks would be staining, foxing (yellowing), fading color, stains, creases, rips, loose pages, cracked binding, and writing on the cover.