Dear Library Colleagues, We cordially invite you, your family, friends and Community to attend the Detroit Historical Society's presentation titled, "The Detroit Lions & The Early NFL" hosted by the Pinckney Community Public Library on Wednesday, February 25 at 6:30pm. *Description:* The story of the Lions catching on in Detroit doubles as the story of professional football finding its place in American popular culture. Before the Portsmouth Spartans relocated to Detroit and donned the Honolulu Blue in 1934, several pro football teams tried and failed to gain a foothold in the city. What made the Lions different? This presentation examines the instability of the infant NFL, and how the Lions (and professional football) won the hearts of Detroiters to become the institution they are today, tracking the team from its small town roots, through its golden age in the 1950’s, and into the present. This is a live, free hybrid presentation, available in person and via Zoom. Presenter Jeremy Dimick, of The Detroit Historical Society, will be available in person at the Pinckney Library (125 Putnam St., Pinckney MI 48169). Registration is required to attend. (NOTE: You may register more than one person using this registration form.) https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4ITYDhiISmGHZk2kS4xNBg#/registratio... This presentation will not be recorded. For more information or for assistance with registration, please call the library at 734-878-3888 or check out the flier at: https://pinckneylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Detroit-Lions-and-the... Thank you to the Friends of the Pinckney Community Public Library for sponsoring this upcoming hybrid presentation. We hope very much that you can join us on Wednesday, February 25 at 6:30pm. Sincerely, Hope Siasoco Library Director ------------------------------ She/Her Pinckney Community Public Library 125 Putnam St. Pinckney, MI 48169 Tel: 734-878-2952 Fax: 734-878-2907 Email: hsiasoco@pinckneylibrary.org