December 26, 2024
Bloomfield Township Public Library is pleased to welcome Jeremy Dimick, Manager of Collections at the Detroit Historical Society, for a lecture on the early years of the Detroit Lions and the NFL on Tuesday, January 14 at 7 p.m. Mr. Dimick will cover the time before the Portsmouth Spartans relocated to Detroit and donned the Honolulu Blue in 1934, and how several pro football teams tried and failed to gain a foothold in the city. What made the Lions different? The presentation examines the instability of the infant NFL, and how the Lions (and professional football) won the hearts of Detroiters to become the institution they are today.
“We are excited to deepen our understanding of the rich history of our beloved Lions,” said Brooke Hoskins, Assistant Department Head of Adult and Teen Services. “We invite all sports enthusiasts and fans to join us as we learn about the early days of the Detroit Lions and the NFL,” she adds.
Registration for this program is required.
Thank you to the Friends of the Library for generously sponsoring this event.
