In 1983, during a playoff game between the Lions and 49ers, a real lion was brought onto the field. This unusual event has sparked discussions about reintroducing live wildcat mascots at sporting events, with some expressing amusement and others raising concerns about safety and ethics. The presence of the lion has prompted calls for other teams to have similar live animal mascots, such as a bear, panther, dolphin, and jaguar. The incident has led to a mix of amusement and debate within the sports community.
Is @BubbaTheGlue the only one concerned about real lions casually attending NFL games in 1983?! π€£π¦ https://t.co/U349VudZvz https://t.co/01AQ79DSUY
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." π¦πποΈ https://t.co/Cip3RdSQOF
2024: The year we bring live lion (and tiger, and any general, large wildcat) mascots back onto the sidelines. I've never wanted anything so bad https://t.co/GDOMT0RcjL
They had a real lion on the field in 1983 for Lions-49ers. Just on a chain?! https://t.co/TO6dtUm69J
If the Lions could have an actual lion on the field in 1983, then why canβt Alabama have a real elephant in 2024? https://t.co/bFUpcEf3rH
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