Detroit Lions

Troy Aikman Troy Aikman played for the Dallas Cowboys from 1989-2000. He won three Super Bowls in 1993, 1994, and 1996. He later went on to be an NFL commentator and an NFL Hall of Famer. Troy Aikman was born on November 21, 1966 in West Covina, California. He was raised by his parents, Kenneth and Charlyn Aikman. He later moved to Henryetta, Oklahoma. While attending Henryetta High School. He was their starting quarterback on the football team. In 1983 Troy Aikman earned All-State honors and…

The game of football was first played in 1869. It consisted of 11 players, all working together for one goal. Which is, the great feeling of victory. No other feeling is greater than overcoming differences, coming together, working hard, and creating a brotherhood in the game of football. No parent should deprive their child from enjoying this sport, and reaping the wonderful life lessons that it has to offer. Some may say that football is too dangerous of a sport to participate in. Though,…

because they knew if they followed the river, it would lead them to the gold country. Were a very close community with lots of history to share with visitors passing through? We are a proud town of Jace Billingsley, who is on the roaster for the Detroit…

One of my affiliations is that I am a huge Detroit Lions fan. Being an athlete to me was very important and enthusiastic, I learned many lessons from playing sports and learned how to be a good team leader. However I was always told school comes first. Attending school and doing well is just a part of…

As an athlete and student, I'm pushed in everything I do. My parents believe that I can be as good as anyone else if I wanted. My parents, however, never pushed till I was so unsatisfied with myself that I wanted to quit. I´ve heard controversies over parents pushing children to far and causing unhealthy psychological effects. Being a young athlete, I was curious how it challenges children's´ health and if parents should focus on a positive push. Being pushed positively is a very important role;…

Yale, he took on jobs as a football and boxing coach. On January 1, 1935, Ford got the chance to play on soldier field against the Chicago Bears in the Chicago tribune All-Star game. After his amazing performance he got offers to play for the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers. Ford was named to the honor society both in the ¨All-City¨ and ¨All-State¨ football teams. In 1935, he was named to Sports Illustrated Silver anniversary for the All-American football team. With that honor he was…

developed a strong interest in the Eagle Scout. His athletic prowess as a Wolverine at the University of Michigan eared him the designation of Most Valuable Play. However, instead of following a professional football career that was offered by the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers, Ford decided to take to Yale University with his economics degree, where he attended law school and worked as a football and boxing…

Gerald Ford was the only United States President and Vice President to never officially be elected. Some might ask how is it possible to become both without getting elected. The answer is simple, it happened because of the resignation of the current President and Vice President. This is the long journey of how Ford became the 38th President of the United States. He did not have the easiest time as a child, but was soon able to find his way. Gerald Ford 's presidency had an immense impact on the…

The Green Bay Packers are the most successful franchise in NFL history. They are an American professional football team that plays in the NFL. They play in the NFC Conference and the NFC North division with teams like the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings. They have won 13 championships in their history and 4 of those are Super Bowls. Green Bay is a small town with a population of a little over 100,000 in the Northeastern part of Wisconsin, sitting right next to Lake Michigan. According to…

The house was filled with family, food, and football. Their favorite team, the Vikings, were playing against the Detroit Lions and they all gathered around the TV and cheered for their team while stuffing their bellies with turkey and mashed potatoes. Outside the ground was frosted over and the air was nippy, it was the beginning of winter and snow was soon fall. Tessa…