After Alex Delvecchio died on Tuesday, July 1, the Free Press decided it's time to take another look at Detroit's great pro ...

One of the first great quarterbacks in Lions history was Layne, who came to Detroit after spending a year with the Chicago ...

The buildup: Before acquiring a young quarterback named Bobby Layne from the New York Bulldogs in 1950, the Lions were lousy — 1-10, 3-9, 2-10 and 4-8 since the war years.

We ranked the greatest running backs in Detroit Lions history, from legendary 1950s standouts to a beloved Hall of Famer. ... 1950-1955; Championships & awards: 2-time NFL champion (1952, 1953) ...

He played with the Detroit Lions for two seasons from 1949 to 1950. “I think he was a dynamic person,” said Lynn Wiggins. “He was someone that, honestly, exudes what Detroit is actually about.

The Detroit Lions' Thanksgiving tradition dates back to 1934, when the franchise moved to the Motor City. The Lions are 37-45-2 in Thanksgiving games.

Bobby Layne (1950-1958) One of the first great quarterbacks in Lions history was Layne, who came to Detroit after spending a year with the Chicago Bears and another with the New York Bulldogs. He ...