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ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Center Dominic Raiola made his 200th career start for the Detroit Lions Thursday, the most in franchise history. He became emotional in the fourth quarter when the Ford Field announcer noted the achievement and it was shown on screen.

A second-round pick in 2001, Raiola has missed just four starts — all in 2008 — since earning the starting center job in 2002. He’s started 92 straight games.

“I group myself with this city, and we’ve been through a lot in 14 years,” he said. “We’ve been bankrupt; we’ve been 0-16. You keep kicking us down, but we keep getting up.”

Earlier this season, Raiola broke linebacker Wayne Walker’s record of 197 starts, which he made from 1958-72.

Raiola becomes the fifth active player with 200 career starts, joining quarterbacks Peyton Manning and Tom Brady, safety Charles Woodson and defensive tackle Justin Smith. Brady is the only active player with more starts for one team with 202 in New England.

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