On August 23, 1975, the Detroit Lions took the field for the first time at the Pontiac Silverdome in a preseason matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. From then, until they played their final game on January 6, 2002, against the Dallas Cowboys, the Lions called the Silverdome their home.
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It’s hard to believe it has been almost 16 years since that 15-10 win over the Cowboys and on Dec. 3, the Pontiac Silverdome implosion process will begin.
Check out these pre-implosion Silverdome drone photos posted by Reel Aerials Detroit, they are sure to give you the shivers.
Gorgeous, eerie drone shot of the crumbling Pontiac Silverdome from @reelaerials_Detroit. The stadium's upper ring will be imploded on Dec. 3. pic.twitter.com/Ei73D38r6D
— Bill Shea (@Bill_Shea19) November 27, 2017
Another drone shot of the soon-to-be imploded Pontiac Silverdome from @reelaerials_Detroit. pic.twitter.com/vcoJy35FWJ
— Bill Shea (@Bill_Shea19) November 27, 2017
We will always have the memories, but on Dec. 3, a piece of Lions history will be gone forever.
BONUS CONTENT:
2 NFC teams Detroit Lions fans should be rooting hard against
Other than tonight’s Monday Night Football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans, Week 12 is in the books and the NFL Playoff picture is becoming more clear.
Of course, for the Detroit Lions (6-5) and their fans, only the NFC really matters, and at this point, they are on the outside looking in.
As you can see, the Lions currently sit at the No. 8 spot in the NFC, two places below where they must get to earn a Wild Card berth. So, how can the Lions move up and grab the No. 6 spot before the season ends? It’s quite simple, actually.
First, it’s likely they will have to win their remaining five games to get to 11-5. Could the Lions wiggle their way into the playoffs with a 10-6 record? It’s possible but highly improbable at this point.
It all starts on Dec. 3 when they travel to Baltimore to take on a Ravens team who will be on a short week after having to play on Monday Night Football. In addition to the Ravens having a short week, the Lions will have had extra time to prepare and get rested after playing on Thanksgiving Day.
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