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FAQs

Why do the Lions wear Honolulu blue? ›

The short answer

George Richards — who owned the Detroit radio station WJR and bought the team in the spring of 1934 — chose that name Honolulu blue because it reminded him of the ocean water he saw on a trip to Hawai'i, according to an old Lions media guide. So began a new — and blue — era for the Detroit Lions.

Hipple was selected by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round of the 1980 NFL Draft. He played his entire 10-season NFL career for the Lions from 1980 to 1989. He missed the 1987 season with a sprained thumb.

The Detroit franchise started as the Portsmouth (Ohio) Spartans in 1930. Detroit radio executive George A. Richards purchased the Spartans in 1934 and moved them to Detroit where they were renamed the Lions.

What does WCF stand for on the Lions jersey? The letters "WCF" are on the Lions jerseys to honor William Clay Ford Sr. He was the owner of the Lions from 1963 until his death in 2014. The Detroit club is currently owned by his daughter, Sheila Ford Hamp.

The first uniform donned by the Detroit Lions included a blue jersey with gleaming silver numerals, silver pants and a silver helmet. The shoes were black. The shade of blue used for the jersey became known as 'Honolulu' blue.

Among their most famous players include Barry Sanders, Billy Sims, Joe Schmidt, Doak Walker, Bobby Layne and Dick LeBeau.

McQuaide, 35, is now the oldest player on the Lions roster. He's in his 13th NFL season, the first 10 of which were with the Los Angeles Rams. Irvin is technically older than McQuaide at 36, but the practice squad doesn't count in the official tally.

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, the "Lose Yourself" rapper wrote, "So proud of the @lions. Thanks 4 an amazing season!!!! We'll b back!!!" Eminem supported his team during Sunday's conference final and at multiple Lions games this season as Detroit enjoyed a successful season – their first in decades.

"It's our core foundation, men. Grit. And what does it mean? Really, in a nutshell, I think it means this: we're going to go a little bit longer, we'll push a little harder, and we'll think a little deeper, and a little sharper."

Who was known as Megatron for the Detroit Lions? ›

Calvin Johnson (born September 29, 1985) is an American football wide receiver who played for the Detroit Lions. His nickname is Megatron. He was drafted by the Lions in 2007.

The Arizona Cardinals are the oldest established team in the NFL. They were established in 1898 as an independent team and joined the NFL in its founding year of 1920.

Four NFL teams — the Browns, Lions, Jaguars, and Texans — have never appeared in the Super Bowl.

In scientific color terms, Honolulu Blue is classified as a medium-dark shade of cyan blue. It falls in the spectrum between royal and light blues and navy and steel blues. On the uniforms, the blue shines in the light offset against the white and silver accents.

Crafted in tribute to our home team Detroit Lions, Honolulu Blue premium vodka canned co*cktail is Full of Pride and bursting with the fizzy flavor of blue raspberry lemonade.

The Detroit Lions' official blue color is Honolulu Blue, which is a distinctive shade of blue that pays tribute to the Pacific Ocean and Hawaii.