Sad day for the Lions

William Clay Ford, The owner of the Detroit Lions Football team, has died at the age of 88 today.
The Ford Motor Company has said in a statement that Ford died of pneumonia at his home. He was the last surviving grandson of automotive pioneer Henry Ford and have owned the Detroit Lions since 1964.

      William Clay Ford's legacy as owner of the Detroit Lions is one of passion for his Players, team and fans. 

     Lions team president Tom Lewand said in a statement "It is with profound sadness that we mourn the loss of Mr. Ford and extend our deepest sympathies to Mrs. Ford and to the entire Ford family, "Those of us who had the opportunity to work for Mr. Ford knew of his unyielding passion for his family, the Lions and the city of Detroit. His leadership, integrity, kindness, humility and good humor were matched only by his desire to bring a Super Bowl championship to the Lions and to our community."
     R.I.P William Clay Ford, The lions will play on for you.