It’s official. Detroit Lions legend Calvin Johnson is a first-ballot Hall of Famer, despite only playing in the NFL for nine seasons.
Though Johnson retired when most believed he still had some gas left in the tank, it had nothing to do with Lions fans or his love for the city of Detroit.
Here is Johnson’s message for Lions’ fans.
💙 for the #OnePride fans from @ProFootballHOF #PFHOF21 member @calvinjohnsonjr pic.twitter.com/gbbXnxSJPD
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) February 11, 2021