Sports Illustrated named Detroit Lions Sheila Hamp to 50 most influential in sports list.
has helped build a winning culture within the walls of the team's facility. After years of fans voicing their disdain for team ownership, Hamp's performance in this role has changed the perception.and Dan Campbell as general manager and head coach. Together, the new leadership has piloted the Lions among the ranks of the NFL's best., which lists the 50 most influential people in sports.
"It wasn’t long ago that the Ford family was inundated with persistent calls from Lions fans to sell the team," wrote Clare Brennan. "The loud chants at Ford Field helped the faithful endure a 66-season championship drought. Those protests have quieted over the last few seasons. The reason for that shift in tune? Hamp. The 72-year-old great-granddaughter of Henry Ford, took over club ownership from her mother, Martha Firestone Ford, in June 2020.
is listed along with the likes of Fanatics Founder and CEO Michael Rubin, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Big 10 Commissioner Tony Petitti. Others listed in different categories include Tom Brady, Tiger Woods, LeBron James and Patrick Mahomes.John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies.
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