Mann was asked to take a pay cut after the 1949 season and became a "hold out" when the Lions opened practice in July 1950.

"The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" opened the 2005 season.

The Lions opened the season on September 11 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with high expectations.

The Lions opened 2011 with a rematch in Tampa Bay.

The Lion of Idaho opened the French door and stepped into the crowded drawing room.

The Lions open the season for Ron Roberts on the road against the Missouri Tigers.

The Lions opened the scoring in the first quarter with a 35-yard field goal by Glenn Presnell.

He shared one with half a dozen others, and obviously she, Miss Needleman, did not jump when the Lion opened his mouth.

The Lions opened the scoring in the first quarter when kicker Benny Ricardo had a 25 yard field goal.

Kickoff Is Fumbled The Lions opened the second half with Mayhew taking control.