10 Questions
Which team is known for hosting a Thanksgiving Day football game?
Dallas Cowboys
When did the NFL start following the tradition of Thanksgiving Day football games?
1920
Which city did the NFL's Portsmouth Spartans move to and get renamed as the Lions?
Detroit
Who purchased the NFL's Portsmouth Spartans and moved the franchise to Detroit?
George Richards
What is the origin of Thanksgiving Day football games according to the text?
College teams of the 1800s
Which team was purchased by a group led by radio station owner George Richards and moved to Detroit?
Portsmouth Spartans
What is the origin of Thanksgiving Day football games according to the text?
College teams of the 1800s
Which team is known for hosting a Thanksgiving Day football game?
Detroit Lions
Why did the NFL start following the tradition of Thanksgiving Day football games?
To honor the college teams of the 1800s
Who moved the NFL's Portsmouth Spartans franchise to Detroit and renamed them the Lions?
George Richards
Test your knowledge of NFL Thanksgiving Day games with this quiz that dives into the history and memorable moments of the annual Lions and Cowboys matchups. Learn about the origins of the turkey leg tradition and the evolution of this beloved holiday tradition in the NFL.
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