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Today Is an Important Day in Detroit Lions History

Author Anne Erickson
CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 21: Tim Boyle #12 of the Detroit Lions plays against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 21, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

It’s been a rough season for the Detroit Lions. Hey, I can’t sugarcoat it at all. I like Dan Campbell and think he’s a solid coach, but if we finish off the season with zero wins, I’ll be pretty disappointed.

That said, today is an important day in Detroit Lions history. On this date in 1963, William Clay Ford officially took ownership of the Detroit Lions.

Ford took full control in January of 1964. Before the move, Ford was a minority owner and team president, starting in 1961. He purchased the team from 144 shareholders for $4.5 million.

Of course, Nov. 22, 1963, was also a tragic fay in American history, as it’s the day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. I wasn’t around, but my parents remember the day well and talk about it each year.

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Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.
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