Why do the Detroit Lions wear 'Honolulu' blue?

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Why do the Detroit Lions wear 'Honolulu' blue?

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Published on May 30, 2024, 5:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:13:45

Episode Description

The Detroit Lions updated their uniforms for the upcoming NFL season, adding black to the Honolulu blue and silver they’ve worn for 90 years. But what is Honolulu blue, anyway? And how did it get its name? In this episode of "CuriosiD," WDET's Pat Batcheller gets to the bottom of the Lion's colorful history.

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