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Every Thanksgiving, the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys take to the NFL field. But have you ever wondered why that is?
The Lions have the most wins, and the most losses, of any NFL team playing on Thanksgiving. They hold a 38-45-2 record, according to ESPN. They beat the Chicago Bears 23-20 on Turkey Day last year, marking the first time in eight years Detroit has won on the holiday.
Dive into the quirky origins, classic games, and enduring tradition that have made the Detroit Lions a Thanksgiving Day fixture since 1934.