Divisions and Division Rivals
The Lions have been a part of multiple divisions and have had several division rivals in their existence. Their oldest rivals are the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers, whom they have been paired with in a division since 1933. The Minnesota Vikings have been in a division with Detroit ever since their inaugural season in 1961.
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Famous quotes containing the words divisions, division and/or rivals:
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—Alexander Pope (1688–1744)
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