The NFL's Top Five Thanksgiving Day Games

Thanksgiving Day games have long been a tradition in the National Football League.  Detroit and Dallas always host a game and a third has been added in recent years on the NFL Network. The Thanksgiving Day tradition began when the first owner of the Lions hosted a game on Thanksgiving as a gimmick to get people to come to Lions' games. There have been some memorable and not-so-memorable Thanksgiving games.  Some games tear people away from their dinner and family; others make people change the channel. Here is a look at the top five most memorable Thanksgiving Day games.   5. An old classic: In 1965, the first color television broadcast of an NFL game occurred when the game between the Detroit Lions and the Baltimore Colts was broadcasted. The game ended in a 24-24 tie.  The Colts went on to make the playoffs where they lost to the Green Bay Packers in overtime. The Packers went on to win the NFL Championship.   4. 2006: After much lobbying from the ... (link)