Calvin Johnson surprised with Lions ring of honor announcement.
was held at Detroit Country Club on Monday. The host, Detroit Lions Hall of Fame wide receiver Calvin Johnson, was surprised the morning of the tournament when Lions COO Mike Disner and Lions radio voice Lomas Brown revealed that his name would be added to the team's ring of honor, the Pride of the Lions.Calvin Johnson’s name will now be in the rafters at Ford Field.
Burleson played the final four seasons of his career alongside Johnson in Detroit. In 2011, Burleson had a career-high 73 receptions while Johnson had 96 catches for 1,681 yards and the Lions made their first playoff appearance in over a decade. Between this and the Lions continuing their quest for a Super Bowl it certainly looks like there will be nothing but good vibes in Detroit this season. The ceremony will take place on Sept. 30 during halftime of Detroit's Monday Night Football game against the Seattle Seahawks.Stephen Douglas is a Senior Writer on the Breaking & Trending News Team at Sports Illustrated. He has been in journalism and media since 2008, and now casts a wide net with coverage across all sports.
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