• OM Backroads Ep:64. How the Portsmouth, Ohio Spartans football team became the NFL's Detroit Lions

  • Jan 30 2025
  • Length: 19 mins
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OM Backroads Ep:64. How the Portsmouth, Ohio Spartans football team became the NFL's Detroit Lions

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  • In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating and often overlooked history of how the Portsmouth Spartans, a small-town football team from Portsmouth, Ohio, became the iconic Detroit Lions. From their humble beginnings in the early days of professional football to their move north and eventual transformation into an NFL powerhouse, we explore the pivotal moments, key players, and visionary decisions that shaped the Spartans' rise. Discover how this underdog team defied the odds and made their mark on the history of the NFL, influencing the game in ways that are still felt today. Whether you're a football history buff or just curious about the roots of the Detroit Lions, this is a journey you won’t want to miss. Check out our Facebook page!: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif Please check other podcast episodes like this at: https://www.ohiomysteries.com/ Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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