Why Don't Detroit Lions Fans Really Know Calvin Johnson?

Patrick Hayes by Contributor Written on May 08, 2009
DETROIT , MI - NOVEMBER 27:  Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions leaves the field after losing 47-10 to the Tennessee Titans to go 0-12 on November 27, 2008 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.  (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Calvin Johnson could be the next face of Detroit sports. I'm not speaking in present-tense terms either...he could very easily be mentioned with names like Joe Dumars, Steve Yzerman, Dave Bing, Barry Sanders, Al Kaline ... legendary Detroit sports figures.

Lofty assertions, I know, especially for a second year player, but Johnson has as much natural talent as any athlete in any sport who has played in Detroit. He could revolutionize the wide receiver position in the NFL.

There's only one problem: Lions fans know virtually nothing about the guy.

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Who is the current face of Detroit sports?

  • Calvin Johnson
  • Curtis Granderson
  • Pavel Datsyuk
  • Rip Hamilton
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Results - Author Poll

Who is the current face of Detroit sports?

  • Calvin Johnson

    35.7%
  • Curtis Granderson

    28.6%
  • Pavel Datsyuk

    25.0%
  • Rip Hamilton

    10.7%
  • Total votes: 28
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