Bobby layne is not just the greatest lions quarterback of alltime, but he was one of the greatest quarterbacks in nfl history. The detroit lions have a long and proud history dating all the way back to the 1930s. The detroit lions story torque books library binding august 1, 2016 by allan morey author visit amazons allan morey page. Ranking the 5 greatest rbs in detroit lions history. Detroit lions, american professional gridiron football team based in detroit that plays in the national football conference nfc of the national football league nfl. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. Detroit lions team history pro football hall of fame. Each weekday will feature a set of numbers counting down from 100. The destroyed pride of the detroit lions by chi li.
Known as pro footballs version of the gashouse gang, the 1957 detroit lions were one of the most dominant and colorful teams in nfl history. The destroyed pride of the detroit lions poem by chi li. The lions took a lowrisk, highreward player in free agency. Ranking the 5 greatest qbs in detroit lions history. Lions fans might like to get the book if they want to learn a little about the teams history. The lions compete in the national football league nfl as a member club of the leagues national football conference nfc north division. What are some good books about the history of detroit. The book is an expanded version of plimptons twopart series which appeared in backtoback issues of sports illustrated in september 1964. The story of the detroit lions 1957 nfl championship season by dannunzio, john a. Detroit lions football players reveal the most recent book.
Detroit lions bleacher report latest news, scores, stats. History of the detroit lions timeline timetoast timelines. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. The detroit lions are a professional american football team based in detroit. The history of the detroit lions logo motown meltdown. Oct 23, 2017 the detroit free press is proud to present a beautiful, hardcover historic retrospective of the city of detroit.
When i challenged myself to read a book a week in november of 20, this was one of the first books i read. Detroit lions the detroit lions became an profession football team in the. If you are just a general nfl fan and want to know a little about the lions history, it might be a nice book as well. A playoff spot is a long shot for both teams at the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The battle to emerge from the basement of the nfc north will commence sunday when the chicago bears host the detroit lions at soldier field. An american autopsy by charlie leduff is a personal favorite of mine.
The detroit team moved from the university of detroit stadium to briggs field, home of the. The lions moved from the university of detroit stadium to briggs field, home of the baseball. Aaron frisch traces the history of the team from its beginnings through 2003. Lomas brown wore this number from 1985 to 1995 and is considered one of the best offensive tackles in detroit lions history.
Here now are my five greatest rbs in lions history. Game of my life detroit lions book by paula pasche. A closer look at the great moments and the lowlights from one of the nfls most historic teams written by lomas brown, the former detroit lions offensive tackle who paved the way for barry sanders, and mike isenberg, this work is an insiders account of the last 20 years of the teams history. Game of my life detroit lions and millions of other books are available for. Originally based in portsmouth, ohio and called the portsmouth spartans, the team began play in 1928 as. The team has won four nfl championships 1935, 1952, 1953, and 1957 but never played in a super bowl.
Nate frisch the history of the national football leagues detroit lions, surveying the franchises biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1929 to todayprovided by publisher. On march 9, 2014, marthas husband william died at the age of 88. When evaluating the best detroit lions running backs of alltime, it is clear to see why the lions have had such a rich history at the position. List of detroit lions starting quarterbacks wikipedia. In 1963, plimpton attended preseason training with the detroit lions of the national football league as a backup quarterback, and ran a few plays in an intra squad scrimmage. Allpro defensive lineman roger brown recorded six of those sacks, and he describes this most memorable game in game of my life detroit lions. If detroit lions barry sanders played longer, heres how history would have changed. Detroit lions football players such as tyrell crosby and kenny golladay talk about their reading habits and what was the most recent book they read. Detroit welcomed the lions in 1934, but it was not the areas. In 1934, the first year as the lions they respectfully finished 2nd in the league at 103.
In 1920, the detroit heralds were a charter member of the american professional football association, which was the original name of the present nfl, but the club folded aft er two years. Toddlers will love learning their letters with all the great symbols and players of their favorite team. The detroit free press is proud to present a beautiful, hardcover historic retrospective of detroit this collectors book features memories of detroit from the late 1800s through 1939 in stunning historic photographs. Since their founding as the portsmouth spartans in 1929, the detroit lions have carried the hearts and souls of. The detroit lions professional football team formed in 1929 as the. Matthew stafford 3,5595,696, 41,025 yds, 256 td alltime rushing leader. History of the detroit lions timeline created by elijahpichler42. The detroit lions legacy is destroyed with them having the first season ever with no wins it seems like the players are gigantic babies. He was a sixtime pro bowler in his 11 seasons with detroit.
The detroit lions sports author mark stewart brings the spirit and tradition of the detroit lions to life for young football fans. Some may not make perfect sense this year, but you dont have to think back too far. On march 10, 2014, it was announced that controlling interest in the lions would pass to her. Before he left, however, the lions awarded him a gold football that was engraved. The history of the national football leagues detroit lion. To the best rookie football player in detroit lions history. The detroit team moved from the university of detroit stadium to briggs field, home of the baseball tigers, in 1938, where they stayed for 37 years. The city where i was shot at eight times during my twenty six year police career. Now supporters of this storied franchise will go into the locker room and onto the turf with over twenty lions legends in game of my life detroit lions. Sad but true, the lions continue their losing ways. A is for action, f is for football, m is for mascot roary, q is for quarterback and, of course, t is for the thanksgiving day classic. The history of the detroit lions, a professional american football franchise based in detroit, michigan, dates back to 1928 when they played in portsmouth, ohio as the portsmouth spartans.
The detroit lions have a long history of elite defensive backs, including several hall of famers and nfl legends. Quintez cephus geremy davis 14 travis fulgham 19 kenny golladay 17. Preorder our new photo book on detroits early history. The leader here is an obvious one, but there are two other spots for grabs.
Much like the talented bak, who makes 20th century detroit his wheelhouse, in hidden history of detroit, young author amy elliott bragg draws on detroit s other two centuries to spin engaging tales of a city undisturbed by horseless carriages but often just as chaotic. An american autopsy, charlie leduff brings alive the reality of our beloved city. Detroit lions football team, detroit lions football team, detroit lions football team, football teams, juvenile nonfiction publisher edina, minn. The official source of the latest lions headlines, news, videos, photos, tickets, rosters, and gameday information. The lions are members of the national football conferences north division, which includes the minnesota vikings, green bay packers and chicago bears. Jim whiting this highinterest history of the national football leagues detroit lions highlights memorable games, summarizes seasonal triumphs and defeats, and features standout players such as matthew.
Well be looking at the history of the detroit lions from a little bit different perspective history through the numbers. With the hardnosed character that symbolized the motor city of the fifties. The nfl draft returns to primetime in 2018, with the first round taking place thursday, followed by the second and third rounds on friday. The football history book retraces the glory days of any team you select through reprinted newspaper pages and offer optional personalization on the cover. Ford field is a domed american football stadium located in downtown detroit. Former detroit lions, joe schmidt waves during the pro football hall of fame half time show at the nfl game against the chicago bears at ford field on october 18, 2015. In the mid1960s, the lions served as the backdrop for the sports literature of george plimpton, who spent time in the lions training camp masquerading as a player. Sportswriter paula pasche opens the doors to players private remembrances of.
Detroit memories pictorial history book pediment publishing. Detroit lions history detroit welcomed the lions in 1934, but it was not the areas fi rst look at professional football. Mar 31, 2011 i could have rated this book four 4 stars if the author did a better job addressing details, because he selected a rarely broached topic. Had he played a few more seasons, his name would land higher in the record books. Despite great success on the field, poor revenues and the great depression threatened the spartans survival.
I consider myself well versed on lions football history, but even i didnt know that. In 1938 the team would move to tiger stadium, where they would play their home games all the way. Since their founding as the portsmouth spartans in 1929, the detroit lions have carried the hearts and souls of some of the nfl s most loyal fans. Using the teams rich history and memorabilia, he creates an engaging story that transforms readers into instant experts. Detroit lions historical starting lineups profootball. Detroit s first playoff victories since 1957 took the lions all the way to the 1991 nfc championship game for the first time in franchise history. The detroit lions professional football team formed in 1929 as the portsmouth spartans of portsmouth, ohio. Detroit lions football education book roary detroit. Stories from the detroit lions sideline, locker room, and press box. Detroit lions roster view talk edit quarterbacks 10 david blough chase daniel 9 matthew stafford running backs 46 nick bawden fb 36 wes hills jason huntley 33 kerryon johnson 31 ty johnson 43 bo scarbrough luke sellers fb dandre swift wide receivers 81 geronimo allison 80 danny amendola victor bolden jr. Detroit lions sign former firstround guard josh garnett. Nate leboutillier the history of the detroit lions professional football team from its first season as the portsmouth spartans in 1929 to today, spotlighting the teams greatest players and most dramatic moments. Get the latest detroit lions news, photos, rankings, lists and more on bleacher report.
Detroit lions football vintage sports media guides for. Detroit lions records by season earned postseason berth. The hall of famer brought detroit two nfl championships in 1952 and. As of the beginning of the 2019 season, their starting quarterback is matthew stafford. Presale orders are available now on the pediment website. These events were recalled in his bestknown book paper lion, which was later adapted into a feature film starring alan alda, released in 1968. Jan 22, 2014 from 19341937 the lions played their home games at the university of detroit stadium. In 2019, they began their 91st season, continuing to be one of the national football league s oldest franchises. The team plays its home games at ford field in downtown detroit. Here we look at their entire existence and pick the 15 best wide receivers of alltime. The team moved to detroit in 1934 and were rebranded as the detroit lions. It primarily serves as the home of the detroit lions of the national football league nfl, as well as the annual quick lane bowl college football bowl game, state championship football games for the mhsaa, and, as of 2018, the mhsaa state wrestling championships.
I imagine very few books cover the 1957 detroit lions, and a devout lions fan might be delighted by references to the great lions players of the 1950s. This was the basic material for his book paper lion, later made into a movie. Lions safety don carey wrote a book during the nfl season that he hopes will help youth attain success. The story of the detroit lions 1957 nfl championship season by john a. Detroit lions abc is the ultimate alphabet book for every young lions fan. The lions have had several allstar players throughout its history, including bobby layne, star quarterback who led detroit to three of its four. Our legacy roster series continues with the tight ends. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. In 1935 the lions won their first nfl championship 732 record. These quarterbacks have started at least one game for the detroit lions of the national football league. The history of the detroit lions by aaron frisch goodreads.
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