All aboard! Windsor Lions fans catch tunnel bus to witness historic ...
Published Jan 21, 2024 • 1 minute read
The energy was supercharged at the downtown Windsor International Transit Terminal on Sunday as Detroit Lions fans clad in Honolulu blue boarded the tunnel bus to witness a chapter of NFL history.
After pulling away in the fourth quarter, the Lions captured a 31-23 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field.
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This marks the second time in NFL history — they fell to the Washington Commanders in 1991 — that the Detroit Lions find themselves one step away from securing a place in the Super Bowl.
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“We are going to go watch the Lions win and have the time of our lives,” said Windsor resident Phil Savereux, prior to boarding Transit Windsor’s special-event bus that ferried eager fans to downtown Detroit.
“We’re supposed to win and we’re going to win,” he predicted.
Savereux was travelling with his girlfriend, MaryAnn Sobocan, who said she was looking forward to experiencing the “electric” crowd at Ford Field.
Detroit Lions fans Phil Savereux and MaryAnn Sobocan board the Transit Windsor special-event bus on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. Photo by Madeline Mazak /Windsor StarThe game turned out to be a thriller.
“Being close to the border is exciting because it gives everyone a chance to experience something super fun,” said Sobocan.
Last week, amid ongoing contract talks and a looming strike, Transit Windsor announced that the special-event cross-border service would run despite cancelling it the previous weekend.
“We’re happy they are running so we can use the services and have a good time,” said Savereux.
The Lions will travel to Levi’s Stadium on Jan. 28 to battle the San Francisco 49ers for a spot in the Super Bowl — and the history books.
Detroit Lions fans wait inside the downtown Transit Windsor Terminal before boarding the tunnel bus to see Detroit’s win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit’s Ford Field on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. Photo by Madeline Mazak /Windsor Star Donning Honolulu blue, football fans climbed aboard the tunnel bus to watch the Detroit Lions beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23 on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. Photo by Madeline Mazak /Windsor StarArticle content
