The Ford Family and the Detroit Lions: A Match Made in Motor City Grit (and Maybe a Touch of Despair?)
Ever wondered how long the Ford family has been steering the ship for the Detroit Lions? Buckle up, football fans (and comedians, this one's for you), because we're about to take a ride down a hilarious highway paved with franchise ownership and, well, a whole lot of "almost there" moments.
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| How Long Has The Ford Family Owned The Detroit Lions |
From Gridiron Glory to "Same Old Lions"
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Let's rewind the clock to 1964. That's the year William Clay Ford Sr., yes, that Ford family, took the reins of the Detroit Lions. Now, Mr. Ford Sr. wasn't exactly buying a championship team. The Lions were more like a perpetual underdog, the lovable loser that somehow managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory with alarming regularity.
But hey, Ford Sr. was a Ford. He was in it for the long haul. (Maybe a little too long, some might say). He owned the team for a whopping 50 seasons, which is basically an eternity in the NFL. That's like watching your dad master the art of dad jokes over five decades.
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So, How Long Has the Ford Family Owned the Team?
Hold your horses (or should we say mustangs?). Ford Sr.'s legacy didn't disappear in a puff of blue smoke after his passing in 2014. The ownership torch was proudly (and perhaps slightly nervously) passed on to his wife, Martha Firestone Ford, and their four children. So, the Ford family's ownership is now a full-blown family affair.
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They've Basically Gotten Used to the "Same Old Lions" Chants
Let's be honest, Lions fans. The Ford family's tenure hasn't exactly been synonymous with Lombardi trophies. There have been some bright spots, sure, but the overall feeling is one of unfulfilled potential. (Though, to be fair, the Honolulu Blue and Silver threads are always a win).
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But hey, you gotta admire their sheer determination. They've braved the relentless jokes, the neverending cycle of "next year is our year," and the questionable coaching decisions with more grace than most of us could muster.
How to FAQs:
- How to Deal with Your Therapist After Another Lions Loss? Acknowledge your emotions, eat a healthy comfort food (not Honolulu blue ice cream, trust us), and rewatch Barry Sanders highlights.
- How to Explain the Ford Family's Lions Ownership to Your Kids? It's a commitment longer than most marriages, filled with both heartbreak and hope. (Just don't let them get discouraged about their own dreams.)
- How to Celebrate a Lions Win? Like you just won the lottery. Because, let's face it, it's that rare.
- How to Convince Your Friends the Ford Family Will Sell the Team? Maybe take a social media break and enjoy the fact we have professional football in Detroit.
- How to Become a Lions Fan? It's not for the faint of heart, but the camaraderie and blind optimism are unmatched. Just remember, misery loves company.
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