How Dan Campbell inspired the Detroit Lions to bring black uniforms back
by Pride Of Detroit
Pride Of Detroit— Thursday night, the Detroit Lions unveiled their new uniforms to a rowdy set of over 5,000 fans at Ford Field. The event featured the highly-anticipated return of a black uniform option, which the Lions abandoned back in 2017. It turns out the return of the black uniforms sprouted from a conversation three years ago, with coach Dan Campbell just months on the job. Team president Rod Wood explained. “He wore the black (jerseys) when he was here (as a player),” Wood said. “We’re in the draft room...
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