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10 Best Rivalries in Detroit Sports History

By Zac Snyder

Sep 21, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions outside linebacker DeAndre Levy (54) tackles Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy (27) in the end zone for a safety during the second quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 21, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions outside linebacker DeAndre Levy (54) tackles Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy (27) in the end zone for a safety during the second quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Detroit region is rich in sports history with several historic professional and college programs. Here’s a look at the top ten Detroit sports rivalries.

Apr 24, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; A general view of Comerica Park prior to the game between the Cleveland Indians and the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 24, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; A general view of Comerica Park prior to the game between the Cleveland Indians and the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

The Detroit sports scene is deep in history that has seen our teams rise and fall over time. Along the way, there have been a number of significant rivalries giving a little extra juice to certain matchups. Just hearing the subject of Detroit sports rivalries is certain to bring at least a few matchups to mind immediately.,

Just like team success can come and go, rivalries come and go as well. Some of the best rivalries in Detroit sports history are over and done with, while others remain as hot today as they were decades ago.

Keep that in mind as you read through the list. Some rivalries mentioned here burned bright for a while but later flamed out, like so many rivalries eventually do.

Think you can guess all ten to make our list of the top ten rivalries in Detroit sports history? Click through to see where we agree or disagree.

Let us know on twitter what you might change and if you see any new rivalries developing on the horizon.

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