Dennis J. Merlo: The Loneliest Lions Fan

Mon Oct 20 2025 at 04:00 pm to 05:30 pm UTC-04:00

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Dennis J. Merlo: The Loneliest Lions Fan
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Author Dennis J. Merlo discusses his book, "The Loneliest Lions Fan: Sixty Years of a Fans' Frustration".
About this Event

The dubious history of the Lions lasts six decades, and plays like a Shakespearean tragedy or a night at the local comedy club. Some of the events are insanely bizarre; some of the organizations' decisions leave you completely dumbfounded. However it's always interesting and entertaining. As often as you hear a Lions fan utter, "That's it, I'm done with the Lions", they always return. This book allows you to fully relate to the roller-coaster ride that defines this embattled organization. If you're a Lions loyalist, it reawakens all the crazy memories, plays, players, coaches, and pivotal moments of this unique journey. For younger readers, the book serves as a true educational experience as to what our embattled organization is all about.

I'm a 72- year old local author, who was fortunate enough to have this book published two years back. This was before Dan Cambell had led the Lions to their current resurrection. It's entitled 'The Loneliest Lions Fan' Sixty Years of a Fans' Frustration. The book is available online at Amazon and other locations.It's written in a fun, humorous and engaging manner. This book has been very well received; local writers have done favorable write-ups and I've appeared on a number of media stations.

Please join my son, Bradley, and I on Monday October 20th from 4-5 PM. Our presentation is very informal and we love to receive your interaction and favorite Lions stories. Thank you very much.

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Main | Detroit Public Library, 5201 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, United States

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