In a remarkable event from the past, a real lion was present on the field during the 1983 divisional round playoff game between the Detroit Lions and the San Francisco 49ers. The lion, which was merely restrained by a chain, has recently resurfaced in discussions, eliciting a sense of disbelief and nostalgia among commentators and fans alike. Broadcasters Kevin Burkhardt and Greg Olsen expressed their astonishment during a game broadcast, with Olsen specifically saying, 'There is a real Lion on the field, which I have a lot of questions about that.' The incident has reignited conversations about the use of real animals as mascots in sports events.
Kevin Burkhardt and Greg Olsen can't believe that an actual lion was in attendance for the Lions-49ers playoff game in 1983. "There is a real Lion on the field, which I have a lot of questions about that." 🦁🏈🎙️ https://t.co/Cip3RdSQOF
A real lion https://t.co/pnQxBkquNC
They had a real lion on the field in 1983 for Lions-49ers. Just on a chain?! https://t.co/TO6dtUm69J
After seeing that lion on the field in 1983, I'll repeat what I've been saying for years... We need REAL mascots out there. I want a bear, a panther, a dolphin, a jaguar, etc...
After seeing that lion on the field in 1983, I'll repeated what I've been saying for years... We need REAL mascots out there. I want a bear, a panther, a dolphin, a jaguar, etc...
There was a real lion in the stadium for the 1983 divisional round game between the Lions & 49ers! lmaooooooooo https://t.co/qzjGhPgbXH
a real lion was on the field?
"There was a real lion on the field ... "
Absolutely bring back real Lions on the field