#Thanksgiving Day football

#Thanksgiving Day football

The tradition of playing football on Thanksgiving Day started with the Detroit Lions in 1934, but gained popularity when the Dallas Cowboys were added to the schedule.

The Cowboys' involvement in Thanksgiving Day games helped boost their popularity and earned them the nickname 'America's Team'.

Tex Schramm, the Cowboys' general manager, took a risk in hosting a Thanksgiving Day game in 1966 but it paid off with record attendance. [ more ]

Thanksgiving Day is a tradition for football fans, with the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys hosting games every year since the 1930s.

The NFL added a third game to the Thanksgiving Day schedule in 2006.

The article explores the history of Thanksgiving Day football and provides stats and notable moments from past games. [ more ]