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Did the Ford sell the Detroit Lions?
ALLEN PARK — Martha Firestone Ford will step down as principal owner of the Detroit Lions. Sheila Ford Hamp will succeed her mother in the role as owner and chairman, the team announced in a statement on Tuesday morning. William Clay Ford bought the Lions for $6 million on Nov.
How much would it cost to buy the Detroit Lions?
The Detroit Lions are owned by Martha Firestone Ford, who bought the franchise for 4.5 million U.S. dollars in 1964….Detroit Lions franchise value from 2002 to 2021 (in million U.S. dollars)
| Characteristic | Franchise value in million U.S. dollars |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,400 |
| 2020 | 2,100 |
| 2019 | 2,000 |
Does the Ford family own the Lions?
Ford became the fifth principal owner or syndicate group to own and operate the franchise since it moved to Detroit in 1934. Along with the entire Ford Family, Mrs. Ford appreciates the unwavering support of Lions fans and knows that winning and bringing a Super Bowl title to Detroit remains the team’s primary goal.
When did the Ford family buy the Detroit Lions?
November 22, 1963
On November 22, 1963, William Clay Ford Sr. purchased a controlling interest in the team for $4.5 million. During Ford’s ownership tenure, which extended to his death in 2014, the Lions won just a single playoff game.
Do the Detroit Lions make a profit?
Revenue of the Detroit Lions (NFL) 2001-2020 The statistic depicts the revenue of the Detroit Lions, a franchise of the National Football League, from 2001 to 2020. In 2020, the revenue of the Detroit Lions was 330 million U.S. dollars.
Is any of the Ford family still alive?
Currently there are two descendants of the founder on the board, Mr. Ford and his 72-year-old cousin, Edsel Ford II, who will retire from the board this spring, the company said.
Who owns the Detroit Lions before the Ford family?
Owners
| Person | Teams | Titles |
|---|---|---|
| Lyle Fife | Lions | Partial Owner, Partial Owner/President |
| William Clay Ford Sr. | Lions | President/Chairman of the Board of Directors, Principal Owner/Chairman |
| Martha Firestone Ford | Lions | Owner/Chairman |
| Sheila Ford Hamp | Lions | Principal Owner |