Since the beginning of the National Football League in 1920, there has been a game played on Thanksgiving. It was in 1934 that the tradition began of the Detroit Lions being an annual host.
When did NFL play on Thanksgiving?
The NFL added a primetime game to the Thanksgiving Day schedule in 2006. There had been a primetime game on Thanksgiving Day every year since 2006 until the Steelers-Ravens game was postponed during the COVID-19 pandemic last year.
Why do Detroit and Dallas play every Thanksgiving?
Here’s why the Dallas Cowboys play on Thanksgiving:
The team was looking to boost its popularity and in 1966, they had the chance to play on Thanksgiving. Cowboys general manager Tex Schramm thought it was a great chance to showcase the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on a national scale.
How long has football been played on Thanksgiving?
There’s nothing quite like the tradition of Thanksgiving Day football. The tradition started 87 years ago, and while there was one brief stoppage of it during World War II, it has become a staple of the American holiday. The NFL is entering its 16th season of scheduling three games for Thanksgiving Day.
Who will play on Thanksgiving 2021?
That’s right, Thanksgiving is on Thursday, and with the holiday comes a three-game NFL slate. The day will start with an NFC North battle in Detroit as the winless Lions host the Chicago Bears. Then, the Las Vegas Raiders will visit Jerry World to take on the Dallas Cowboys.
Why do the Cowboys always wear white?
Down in Texas, it can be scorching hot that time of the year. That’s actually why the Cowboys began to wear white at home. Games at their old home Texas Stadium were scorching hot. Wearing white absorbed less heat, and it also meant opponents who had to wear their team colors.
Which NFL team has never played on Thanksgiving?
The NFL was a bit worried, however, and guaranteed the Cowboys a certain amount of gate revenue. Some 80,259 fans showed up and a tradition was born. The Cowboys have played on every Thanksgiving Day since — except in 1975 and 1977.
Who have the Cowboys played the most on Thanksgiving?
The Cowboys are 30-21-1 on Thanksgiving, including 8-1 against Washington. The teams last met on turkey day two years ago, a 31-23 Dallas win. The Cowboys have hosted the game every year since 1966 except for 1975 and 1977 when the St.