Overview
A complete compilation of facts, traditions, and what being a Lions fan is all about
Whether it’s for a die-hard booster from the days of Dick Lane or a new supporter of Matthew Stafford, the top facts and activities concerning the Detroit Lions that all fans need to know and do in their lifetime can be found here. Culled by an area journalist of team history from eight decades, the book collects every essential piece of Lions knowledge and trivia, including must-do activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100. Topics cover everything from who scored the first touchdown in franchise history to the members of the Lions Hall of Fame, and even includes the best place to grab a bite in Detroit before the game. This is a treasury of information that true fans might know about their beloved Lions but will love to reminisce over and a guide that will help new fans get up to snuff.
Reviews
"A heaping helping of local sports to accompany the upcoming Thanksgiving Day game." — Hour Detroit Magazine
Author Biography
Paula Pasche covers the Lions for the Oakland Press. She won first place for column writing from the Society of Professional Journalists in Detroit (Class B) in 2010 and was the Oakland Press 2010 Staffer of the Year. She lives in Sylvan Lake, Michigan.
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100 Things Lions Fans
Should Know & Do Before They Die
By Paula Pasche
Most Lions fans have attended games at Ford Field, seen highlights of a young Barry Sanders, and lived through the team's improbable run to the NFC Central title in 1991. But only real fans know of the curse of the Blond Bomber, the franchise-altering "Paul Edinger Game," and the oft-forgotten verse to the Lions fight song, "Gridiron Heroes."
100 Things Lions Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die by Paula Pasche reveals the most critical moments and important facts about past and present players, coaches, and teams that are part of the storied history that is Lions football. Scattered throughout the pages, you'll find pep talks, records, and Lions lore to test your knowledge, including:
- The infamous "handshake" between coaches Jim Schwartz and Jim Harbaugh
- The inspiring story of Mike Utley
- The worst draft picks of the much-maligned Matt Millen Era, including "Joey Blue Skies" and a WR who led the "Lamborghini life"
- The story of the multi-talented Alex "The Mad Duck" Karras - NFL All-Pro and comedic actor
- The cautionary tale of Lions draft bust Reggie Rogers
Whether you're a die-hard fan from the days of Wayne Fontes and Herman Moore or a new supporter of Jim Schwartz and Calvin Johnson, this book contains everything Lions fans should know, see and do in their lifetime. If you bleed Honolulu blue, silver and black, then 100 Things Lions Fans is for you. It offers the chance to be certain you are knowledgeable about the most important facts about the team, the traditions, and what being a Lions fan is all about.
About the Author:
Paula Pasche covers the Lions for The Oakland Press. She won first place for column writing from the Society of Professional Journalists in Detroit (Class B) in 2010 and 2011, and was The Oakland Press 2010 Staffer of the Year. She lives in Sylvan Lake, Michigan.
CONTACT: Josh Williams ∙ Independent Publishers Group ∙ 312.337.0747 ∙ jwilliams@ipgbook.com
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