The Lions revealed their new 2017 uniform. Take a look back at how their uniform has evolved.
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2017 - Detroit Lions
Ezekiel Ansah, Eric Ebron and Darius Slay wear the new 2017 Detroit Lions uniforms. (Detroit Lions)
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2017 - Darius Slay
Cornerback Darius Slay wears the new Detroit Lions 2017 home uniform. (Detroit Lions)
Benjamin Lennox
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2017 - Darius Slay
Cornerback Darius Slay wears the new Detroit Lions 2017 home uniform. (Detroit Lions)
Benjamin Lennox
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2017 - Eric Ebron
Tight end Eric Ebron wears the new Detroit Lions 2017 away uniform. (Detroit Lions)
Benjamin Lennox
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2017 - Darius Slay
Cornerback Darius Slay wears the new Detroit Lions 2017 home uniform. (Detroit Lions)
Benjamin Lennox
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2017 - Darius Slay
Cornerback Darius Slay wears the new Detroit Lions 2017 home uniform. (Detroit Lions)
Benjamin Lennox
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2017 - Eric Ebron
Tight end Eric Ebron wears the new Detroit Lions 2017 away uniform. (Detroit Lions)
Benjamin Lennox
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2017 - Ezekiel Ansah
Defensive end Ezekiel Ansah wears the new Detroit Lions 2017 historical uniform. (Detroit Lions)
Benjamin Lennox
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2017 - Eric Ebron
Tight end Eric Ebron wears the new Detroit Lions 2017 color rush uniform. (Detroit Lions)
Benjamin Lennox
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2017 - Eric Ebron
Tight end Eric Ebron wears the new Detroit Lions 2017 color rush uniform. (Detroit Lions)
Benjamin Lennox
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2017 - Ezekiel Ansah
Defensive end Ezekiel Ansah wears the new Detroit Lions 2017 historical uniform. (Detroit Lions)
Benjamin Lennox
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2016 - Matthew Stafford
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) celebrates a game-winning touchdown run during a NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016 in Detroit. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions
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2016 - Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions show off their 2016 color rush uniform. (Nike)
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2016 - Ezekiel Ansah
Detroit Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah (94) runs in pursuit during a week 17 NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, on Sunday, January 3, 2016 in Chicago. The Lions won 24-20. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Scott Boehm
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2013 - Calvin Johnson, Joique Bell
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) celebrates with running back Joique Bell (35) after scoring a touchdown during an NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals on September 15, 2013. The Cardinals defeated the Lions 25-21. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
Kevin Terrell
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2012 - Matthew Stafford
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) leads out the team before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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2011 - Calvin Johnson
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson celebrates a 23-yard touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
LM Otero/2011 AP
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2010 - Chris Houston, Corey Williams, Ndamukong Suh
Detroit Lions cornerback Chris Houston (23), Detroit Lions defensive tackle Corey Williams (99) and Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) celebrate Ndamukong Suh (90) touchdown in the NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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2009 - Matthew Stafford
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford scrambles against the Cleveland Browns an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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2009 - Calvin Johnson, Kevin Smith, Dominic Raiola, Ernie Sims, Jason Hanson
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) from left, running back Kevin Smith, center Dominic Raiola (51), linebacker Ernie Sims (50) and place kicker Jason Hanson (4) unveil their new team uniforms in Madison Heights, Mich., Monday April 20, 2009. The team?s comprehensive new brand includes a new logo, new uniforms and other branding elements. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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2008 - Jason Hanson
Detroit Lions place kicker Jason Hanson kicks a 43-yard field goal against the Washington Redskins in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Paul Sancya/2008 AP
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2005 - Dre Bly
Detroit Lions cornerback Dre' Bly, right, pulls down an interception of a pass intended for Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith in the end zone during an NFL football game in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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2004 - Cory Schlesinger
Detroit Lions fullback Cory Schlesinger spikes the ball after scoring against the Houston Texans on a 1-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Joey Harrington in the second quarter Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
DUANE BURLESON/2004 AP
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2003 - Detroit LIons
Detroit Lions players run on to the field during introductions during a Week 1 NFL preseason football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on August 9, 2003. The Lions defeated the Steelers 26-13. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
Scott Boehm/Associated Press
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2003 - Cory Schlesinger, Kalimba Edwards
Detroit Lions fullback Cory Schlesinger (30) wears the new Detroit Lions home uniform while defensive end Kalimba Edwards (98) wears the new road uniforms in Detroit, Wednesday, April 23, 2003. On the new uniforms, black trim stands out as the prominent feature added to the Leaping Lion logo, helmet, numbers, jersey sleeves and pants. The team will complement the addition of black to the uniforms by using black facemasks and wearing black shoes. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
PAUL SANCYA/2003 AP
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2002 - Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions line up at the line of scrimmage during a week 12 NFL football game between the Detroit Lions against the Chicago Bears in Champaign, Illinois on November 24, 2002. The Bears defeated the Lions 20-17 in overtime. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
Scott Boehm
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2000 - Germane Crowell
Detroit Lions wide receiver Germane Crowell is pulled down by Green Bay Packers linebacker K.D. Williams during the second quarter in Pontiac, Mich., Sunday, Oct. 8, 2000. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Paul Sancya/Associated Press/2000 AP
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2000 - Johnnie Morton
Detroit Lions wide receiver Johnnie Morton (87) is seen in action during an NFL game against the New York Jets Dec. 17, 2000, in East Rutherford,N.J. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
Evan Pinkus
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1999 - Sedrick Irvin
Detroit Lions' Sedrick Irvin (33) runs for a 1-yard touchdown past Carolina Panthers' Doug Evans (33, left) as Lions quarterback Charlie Batch (10) celebrates in the second quarter in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
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1998 - Barry Sanders
Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders (20) heads downfield during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, Dec. 14, 1998, in San Francisco. The 49ers won the game, 35-13. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
Greg Trott/Associated Press
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1994 - Barry Sanders
Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders runs for 237 yards against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tampa Stadium on November 11,1994 in Tampa Florida(AP Photo/Tom DiPace)
Tom DiPace/Associated Press/AP1994
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1994 - Herman Moore
Detroit Lions wide receiver Herman Moore (84) is seen in action during an NFL game against the New York Jets Dec. 10, 1994, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Allen Kee via AP)
Allen Kee
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1994 - Harry Colon
Detroit Lions defensive back Harry Colon (21) looks on from the sidelines during an NFL game against the Chicago Bears Nov. 20, 1994, in Chicago. (National Football League)
NFL Photos
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1992 - D.J. Dozier
Detroit Lions running back D.J. Dozier (42) carries the football on a kickoff return during the Lions 38-6 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in the 1991 NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 5, 1992 at the Pontiac Silverdome in Pontiac Michigan. (National Football League)
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1991 - Barry Sanders
Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders rushes upfield during a 30 - 21 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on November 10, 1991, at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
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1988 - Lomas Brown;James Jones;Benny Blades
Detroit Lions running back James Jones (30), safety Benny Blades (36), and tackle Lomas Brown (75) pose before the Lions 31 - 17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on September 4, 1988 at the Pontiac Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
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1982 - Gary Danielson
Detroit Lions quarterback Gary Danielson (16) drops back to pass during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams at Anaheim, Sept. 19, 1982. The Rams defeated the Lions 19-14. (National Football League)
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1980 - Billy Sims
Detroit Lions running back Billy Sims (20) glides into the end zone as he scores on a 1-yard run during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams on September 7, 1980. Sims rushed for 153 yards and three touchdowns in his NFL debut as the Lions defeated the Rams 41-20. (AP Photo/Peter Read Miller)
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1977 - Detroit Lions
Green Bay Packers offense lines up across from the Detroit Lions defense during an NFL game in Green Bay on December 4, 1977. The Packers defeated Lions 9-7. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
Vernon Biever
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1976 - Greg Landry
Quarterback Greg Landry (11) of the Detroit Lions sets to pass against the New York Giants. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
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1974 - Charlie Weaver, Ken Sanders
Detroit Lions linebackers Charlie Weaver (52) and Jim Laslavic (52) and defensive end Ken Sanders (82) team up to stop New York Giants running back during an NFL game against the New York Giants in Detroit on November 17, 1974. The Giants defeated the Lions 20-19. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
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1974 - Lem Barney
Detroit Lions Hall of Fame cornerback Lem Barney (20) lines up in the secondary during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams in Los Angeles, Oct. 6, 1974. The Rams defeated the Lions 16-13. (National Football League)
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1970 - Lem Barney
Hall of Fame cornerback Lem Barney (20) of the Detroit Lions in action during the Lions 40-0 victory over the Green Bay Packers on September 20, 1970 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
Vernon Biever
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1969 - Greg Landry
Detroit Lions quarterback Greg Landry (11) turns to handoff to running back Nick Eddy (40) during an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis., Nov. 23, 1969. The Lions defeated the Packers 16-10. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
Vernon Biever
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1968 - Alex Karras
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alex Karras (71) is seen in action circa 1968. (Tony Tomsic via AP)
Tony Tomsic/Associated Press
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1968
A Detroit Lions helmet is posed for the NFL publication "The NFL and You," on May 8, 1968. (National Football League)
NFL Photos
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1966 - Dick LeBeau
Detroit Lions cornerback Dick LeBeau (44) gestures to a NFL official circa 1966. (Tony Tomsic via AP)
Tony Tomsic
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1965 - Terry Barr, Hank Gremminger
Detroit Lions flanker Terry Barr (41) is grabbed by Green Bay Packers defensive back Hank Gremminger (46) during an NFL game in Green Bay, Wisc., Nov. 7, 1965. The Lions defeated the Packers 12-7. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
Vernon Biever/Associated Press
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1965 - Ron Kramer
Detroit Lions tight end Ron Kramer (83) huddles with his teammates during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams in Los Angeles, Oct. 11, 1965. The Lions defeated the Rams 31-7. (National Football League)
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1965 - Alex Karras
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alex Karras is picture in a team photo in Detroit in 1965. (National Football League)
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1957 - Howard "Hopalong" Cassady
Detroit Lions halfback Howard "Hopalong" Cassady (40) misses a pass intended to him as Green Bay Packers cornerback Hank Gremminger (46) defends during an NFL game in Green Bay, Wisc., on Oct. 6, 1957. The Lions defeated the Packers 24-14. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
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1956 - Jim David
Detroit Lions back Jim David circa 1956. (National Football League)
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1954 - Doak Walker
Detroit Lions halfback Doak Walker shown Dec. 1954. (AP Photo)
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1953 - Lou Creekmur, Dick Stanfel
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Lou Creekmur (76) and Dick Stanfel (63) pose for a photo circa 1953. (National Football League)
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1950 - Leon Hart, Doak Walker
Detroit Lions end Leon Hart (82) poses with halfback Doak Walker (42) during training camp at Eastern Michigan University at Ypsilanti, 1950. Hart was the 1949 Heisman Trophy winner and Walker won the award in 1948. (National Football League)
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1938 - Earl Clark
Earl "Dutch" Clark of the Detroit Lions is shown, Nov. 14, 1938, in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Football Hall of Fame)
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1937 - Earl Clark
Earl "Dutch" Clark of the Detroit Lions is shown in a posed action shot in Detroit, Mich., Sept. 20, 1937. (AP Photo/Football Hall of Fame)
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2017 Detroit Lions Uniform Evolution
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Uniform Evolution
The concept of uniform evolution refers to the gradual changes and developments in a team's uniform design over time. This evolution can include alterations in color schemes, logos, jersey styles, and other aesthetic elements. It often reflects a team's history, identity, and branding.
Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are a member of the National Football League (NFL) and compete in the league's National Football Conference (NFC) North division.
Ezekiel Ansah, Eric Ebron, and Darius Slay
These are prominent players of the Detroit Lions who were featured wearing the new 2017 Detroit Lions uniforms in the article. They are key figures in the team's recent history and have contributed to the team's on-field success.
Color Rush Uniform
The mention of a "color rush uniform" refers to a special uniform introduced by the NFL for select games. These uniforms feature bold and vibrant color schemes and are distinct from a team's traditional home and away uniforms.
Historical Uniform
The term "historical uniform" likely refers to a special throwback uniform that pays homage to the team's historical designs or a significant era in the team's history.
Home and Away Uniforms
The article references both home and away uniforms. Home uniforms are typically worn for games hosted at the team's home stadium, while away uniforms are worn for games played at the opponent's stadium.
By understanding these concepts and the rich history of the Detroit Lions' uniform evolution, we gain insight into the team's visual identity and the significance of its uniform designs throughout the years.
