Thanksgiving Classic
The Thanksgiving Classic is a series of NFL games played on Thanksgiving Day. The tradition of pro football being played on Thanksgiving started in 1920 and the Detroit Lions have been playing on Thanksgiving since 1925. The NFL currently holds three regular-season games on Thanksgiving Day. A third game was added in 2006 and is aired on the NFL Network.
Fast Facts
- Games are hosted by home stadiums of the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys
- Detroit Lions began hosting the game in 1934
- Pro football games on Thanksgiving began in 1920
- Dallas Cowboys have played every Thanksgiving since 1966
- A third game was added in 2006 which airs on the NFL Network
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