Jason Hanson

by ATL Jim on Jul 13, 2011 11:20 AM EDT

As I was contemplating buying a new Jersey for the upcoming season... I came across a Jason Hanson jersey and it got me to thinking. Would the Lions retire his #4 when it is all said and done?

The fact that he is still in the NFL after whatever it is 19 yrs or so is amazing.

The fact that he is on the same team for that time is amazing.

The fact that the team is the Lions is the most amazing and probably deserves the congressional medal of honor.

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It’s very possible but not surefire. He might get it or he might not who knows?

by Detroitnr1 on Jul 13, 2011 11:37 AM EDT reply actions

The Lions sure are weird with their retired numbers...

It seems half of them have been un-retired and worn again.

I would love to see #4 retired. He certainly put his time in! How many times can you say taking a kicker in the second round was a VALUE pick??
Go Jason!

by UndaDawg on Jul 13, 2011 11:38 AM EDT reply actions

He is a kicker

But I’ll make an exception for him. He deserves it.

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by Enforcer on Jul 13, 2011 11:38 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

When he retires... he'll take over the Eddie Murray half time show.

by CLF on Jul 13, 2011 11:53 AM EDT reply actions

totally off topic

but lions are hiring for training camp
who wants a job
http://sidelionreport.com/2011/07/13/detroit-lions-seeking-training-camp-assistants/

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by yooperlionfan on Jul 13, 2011 12:19 PM EDT reply actions

You are looking to buy New Jersey?

I know they are in financial trouble and all, but I didn’t know they were for sale. I keed, I keed. No one would pay money for New Jersey. The governor recently went to the Indian casinos to try and do a trade back, but instead of beads all the Indians offered was a groupon for 50% off a spray tan.

Anyway, since we share a first name, I will answer your question. I don’t see them retiring Hanson’s number. Sure he was the lone bright spot on a terrible team for many years, but how many kickers have ever gotten a retired number? Even HOF kickers don’t have retired numbers.

by ATL Lion on Jul 13, 2011 1:50 PM EDT reply actions

Oh come on

your killing me …I am actually from NJ, but live in the A now.

by ATL Jim on Jul 14, 2011 9:06 AM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, sorry for the NJ stuff

I was on a rant in another thread.

What part of Atlanta are you in? I am on the Westside.

by ATL Lion on Jul 14, 2011 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Alpharetta

by ATL Jim on Jul 14, 2011 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Ahh, way up north.

If they ever get their heads out of their ass and play football, we should get together for a game. The hardest part of being a remote fan is not having anyone to watch games with that actually cares about the team.

by ATL Lion on Jul 15, 2011 8:38 AM EDT up reply actions

definatly....there are alot of Yankees up here

seem to be many from Michigan that are Lions fans

by ATL Jim on Jul 15, 2011 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions

Hey, can I tag along?

I’m in Athens- I’d love to get with some real Lions fans to watch a game for a change. And not just Bulldog fans who want Stafford to do well.
(Truth is, the guy I watch the most games with, is a Jets fan.)

by UndaDawg on Jul 15, 2011 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions

Cool

When the season starts we will try to set up a time to meet and watch a game.

by ATL Lion on Jul 15, 2011 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions

I used to live in Woodstock about a year ago

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by Nate D. on Jul 15, 2011 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions

I went to undergrad in NY

And there were a lot of people who went there from NJ.

Gotta say, I can vouch for NJ women. Extremely sexy.

PS- You guys see Stafford’s tweet regarding Mark Herzlich? – Man I wish he could bring that LA weather back with him too!

by UndaDawg on Jul 14, 2011 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Have they even retired the #20 yet?

Where are we going, and why am I in this handbasket?

by Lions-fan-SLC on Jul 13, 2011 2:02 PM EDT reply actions

I was surprised by your Q ...

So I checked.. and Yes it has been retired .. for Barry …

7
20
22
37
56 – unretired with permission for Pat Swilling, not used since
85 – Unretired for Kevin Johnson with permission, not used since
93 – One year only for Corey Smith .. used by KVB now

by Libran on Jul 13, 2011 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions

I thought it was retired for Barry, Billy and Lem Barney

by ATL Jim on Jul 14, 2011 9:07 AM EDT up reply actions

After Jason kicks a game winning FG from 58 yards, to win the SB this Feb....

THEY WILL PRETTY MUCH HAVE TO!!!!

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by j16941 on Jul 13, 2011 2:53 PM EDT reply actions

Here! Here!

First ever kicker Superbowl MVP!

by UndaDawg on Jul 13, 2011 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Damn straight.

Not only should they retire his number after that, but they should also retire every number divisible by his jersey number. That’s how good he is.

It's turkey, Lions and Macy's. Any other combination is just ludicrous.

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by Leonuro on Jul 13, 2011 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Haha.

I thought I’d see you here spreading that “violent optimism”
Keep it up, man!

(Good thing Hanson’s number isn’t 1…
We’d have to go to decimals!)

by UndaDawg on Jul 13, 2011 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Wherever its posted that a kicker will be a superbowl mvp

I’ll be there.

Our next kicker will be 4.3333

It's turkey, Lions and Macy's. Any other combination is just ludicrous.

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by Leonuro on Jul 13, 2011 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions

I like

by Hyperion Ecta on Jul 14, 2011 3:00 AM EDT up reply actions

I think he's a sure fire hall of famer for the Lions

I mean who else are they gonna put up on the rafters?

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by Latif Masud on Jul 13, 2011 4:11 PM EDT reply actions

Don't count on it

Lions do retire alot of numbers to start with. Hanson MIGHT and a big might get his name in the ring. He is a kicker love him thats fine but nobody does that sort of thing for kickers. Name me one kicker whos number has ever been retired? It’s a nice thought but I don’t see it ever happening. Suh will get his number retired before Hanson does.

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by The Profiler on Jul 13, 2011 4:29 PM EDT reply actions

Lou Groza

It's turkey, Lions and Macy's. Any other combination is just ludicrous.

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by Leonuro on Jul 13, 2011 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Groza

was a kicker when kickers also played a position. Groza was also an all pro tackle at one time playing both ways i think but eventually just offence then finished his career as a kicking specialist.

Ah but I was so much older then and younger than right now

by Justan Oldfart on Jul 13, 2011 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions

I'll take it though

its slim pickings to find kickers with honors like that. It is nice though that Groza, although an offensive tackle, was a more prominent kicker than OT. I could be wrong, regardless, Groza is all I could come up with to fit the retired jersey bill. Which proves Profilers point even more I’d say.

It's turkey, Lions and Macy's. Any other combination is just ludicrous.

"Only a real man quotes himself in the 3rd person" - Nate D. circa 2011

"Ambition is a poor excuse for not having sense enough to be lazy." - Charlie McCarthy

by Leonuro on Jul 13, 2011 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions

definitely

I doubt groza’s number would have been retired had he not also been an outstanding lineman. You are correct though in saying he was noticed more as a kicker.

Ah but I was so much older then and younger than right now

by Justan Oldfart on Jul 13, 2011 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Maybe his number was retired more for longevity.

That, and being the last of the Original Browns.

It's turkey, Lions and Macy's. Any other combination is just ludicrous.

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"Ambition is a poor excuse for not having sense enough to be lazy." - Charlie McCarthy

by Leonuro on Jul 13, 2011 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions

i dont think we willl.. weather we should or not.. i donno.. he is a kicker… but he is also one of the best kickers ever imo

RIP KURTIS CHAIVRE

by det32 on Jul 13, 2011 11:11 PM EDT reply actions

where did you find a hanson jersey

i was planning on getting one but i was going to do it as a customized jersey

by luciaes on Jul 13, 2011 11:44 PM EDT reply actions

its on the Detroit Lions store ...

which is mostly a ripoff …but they even have a Jerry Ball jersey on there

by ATL Jim on Jul 14, 2011 9:09 AM EDT up reply actions

Im gonna go out on a limb here.

Jason Hanson could have probably played for any team he wanted to, but he’s been loyal to the lions. If he would have been on a good team all those years, everyone would probably talked about him instead of Adam Vinatieri. Just for that, he should have it retired, just like Vinatieri will.

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by Pappy002 on Jul 16, 2011 1:05 AM EDT reply actions