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Detroit Lions Merchandise
The Detroit Lions happen to be one of those unfortunate teams that are considered a 'filler club' for the background of the NFL--a team that other NFL squads use to practice formations and hone their skills before they play a serious game. With their record-setting losing statistics and legendary drought of game victories, the Lions are truly one of the weakest links in the professional football world. National Football Conference teams tend to trample over Detroit in their contention for play-off status and Super Bowl glory, beating up on the poor Lions time and time again. Detroit is truly famous in the NFL (although in a different way than--let's say--the Dallas Cowboys) and Lions fans are usually received at neighborhood football get-togethers with looks of pity. However, the Lions can truly go nowhere but up (especially after their record-breaking 2008 season, with all 16 regular season games ending in losses), though probably not in the immediate future. Consequently, if you're feeling especially masochistic this football season, then this team is for you, oh dedicated football fan! Take a look at some of this season's hottest Lions merchandise to support this brave team until the bitter end.
Popular Picks
Every professional team has a slew of funky merchandise to choose from and Detroit is no different (even despite their statistics). Don't get lost in the sea of boring paraphernalia where you'll pick out something that you'll discard after one season--check out some of the more tasteful items and you might be sporting the blue and black for longer than you thought.
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Don't go with a plain 'ole t-shirt this time around: look for something with more of an artistic flair (and maybe something subtle, that won't scream "Detroit Fan!"). |
You've got to hand it to them: the Lions have good taste in color combinations. There are many flavorful hat designs out there that you might find appealing. |
These trendy hooded sweatshirts are a great pick for Detroit fans: if you're going to support this NFL team, you might as well do it in style! |
If you're going for the more noticeable paraphernalia, backpacks are a great pick: versatile and convenient, you can use these bags at school, the gym, or the next game. |
Cold Weather A Coming!
Michigan is certainly not for the warm weather lovers, with average temperatures hitting below 30 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter. Since football season extends through some of the coldest months of the year, it's a good idea to stock up on some heavier gear ahead of time. The Lions provide a wide selection of warm jackets
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Although these hoodies won't keep you dry on a rainy/snowy day (try layering a poncho |
You can't get much better than a rain-repellent, lined jacket. Make sure to layer the protection, maybe with a matching hat and gloves |
Long-sleeved Throwback T-shirts These heavyweight embroidered shirts give a classy look to your outfit and are great for layering or wearing it as a sweater replacement. |
Beanie hats are quite the rage these days and are suitable for either gender. These hats range in design, color and quality: try a knitted |
What NOT to Wear
Detroit tries to please their diverse set of product-loving fans by offering followers a huge variety of merchandise for sale online and in person. One of the reasons for this enormous selection of paraphernalia is the obvious--everyone has their own tastes, likes, and dislikes. However, one person's fashionable is another person's fashion faux-pas. A word of advice to the mainstream Detroit fan--choose your gear wisely! This month's trendy could be next month's trash.
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Pleather? Unless you're planning to use it in your Halloween costume this year, my advice is to avoid this material when possible. |
Its hard enough trying to hide your affections for the Detroit Lions, so don't draw attention to this guilty pleasure with a loud, shiny ornament dangling from your wrist. |
A baby Kevin Federline meets poor taste in Football teams: please don't subject your kid through this subliminal torture. |
A camouflage hat on anyone except a hunter or soldier screams, "red-neck winner." It's up to you if you want to go there. |
You're either very desperate to stay warm (which might be passable), or hiding your face so no one can tell you're really at a Detroit Lions game. |
The Biggest Loser?
If you ask any football fan what the top three worst teams in the NFL are, chances are the Detroit Lions will be the first team that comes to mind. And with their long history of infamous losing records, it's hard not to see why. However, before the establishment of the Super Bowl in 1967, Detroit had won four NFL Championships (crazy, right?). So, with the help of some of the heart-wrenching statistics below, you can decide for yourself if the Lions are, indeed, the biggest loser of the NFL.
- The only team in the NFL that has lost all 16 regular-season games (2008).
- Since 1957--their last championship victory--Detroit has qualified for NFL playoffs only nine times and has won one playoff game.
- Have the record for the second-longest championship victory drought (behind the Arizona Cardinals).
- Has an NFL record for the second longest losing streak in the regular season--in the 2006 and 2007 seasons, they lost 19 straight games, second only to the Buccaneers witha streak of 26 straight losses.
- Second only to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for going win-less without a tie since 1970, when the NFL and AFL merged.