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Originally Posted by L-Pink
why did the Lions move?
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Because really, what sense did it make to have the DETROIT Lions playing in PONTIAC. Might as well of called them the Pontiac Lions
But seriously, the Lions moved out because the stadium is showing its age. Money was raised and they sold the name to Ford (Ford Field), and were able to construct it across from Commerica Park (Tigers).
Made more sense economically to build new than try and raise money to renovate the Silverdome.