ALLEN PARK. Mich. (FOX 2) - As we get closer to the official start of the Lions regular season, one of their former players is being honored with their own mural in Allen Park.

Big picture view:

The tribute was all to honor Allen Park teacher and former Lions fullback Cory Schlesinger. The artwork can be found on Allen Road, on the side of Alexander’s Dry Cleaners, where the artist is expected to be back to put the finishing touches on Tuesday.

Kevin Burdick is the artist. FOX 2 saw him doing his magic as Cory came up in his classic Lions jersey and was absolutely blown away by what he saw.

Cory spent more than a decade with the Pride before going into eduction and calls it one of the best moments of his life.

"Being here for 12 years, it’s been a very exciting run," said Schlesinge

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