Detroit Lions 1994 Jersey - Barry Sanders Jersey

In 1934 the Portsmouth Spartans relocated to Detroit and became the Lions. The Lions hosted their first Thanksgiving day game in 1934. After the war years the...See more » In 1934 the Portsmouth Spartans relocated to Detroit and became the Lions. The Lions hosted their first Thanksgiving day game in 1934. After the war years the Thanksgiving Day game became a yearly tradition, continuing to the present day. The Detroit Lions won their first NFL Championship in 1935 and commemorated this team during the 1994 season. With the NFL celebrating its 75th Anniversary, the Lions took the field wearing replicated jerseys from the 1935 season. The Detroit lions were led to a wild card berth by the quick footed Barry Sanders, who was named Offensive Player of the Year.See less »