| Allen Park, Mich. – As part of the team’s Fantennial Weekend in celebration of the National Football League’s 100th season, the Detroit Lions announced their All-Time Team during halftime of today’s Homecoming Game against the Kansas City Chiefs. “These are the greatest players in Detroit Lions history,” President Rod Wood said. “We are extremely proud to join in the celebration of the League’s 100th season by honoring our legends who paved the way for today’s players. Their countless contributions to our game have left a lasting legacy on our organization, the NFL and the entire city of Detroit.” Selection of the Detroit Lions All-Time Team was determined by fan voting, in addition to contributions from the Detroit Lions Legends Community, a committee of Lions executives and select members of the media. Players included in the voting for the All-Time Team were selected based on years of service with the team, statistical records, postseason accolades, as well as team honors such as the Pride of the Lions. DETROIT LIONS ALL-TIME TEAM Listed in alphabetical order Al “Bubba” Baker Defensive End, 1978-1982 Lem Barney Cornerback/Returner, 1967-1977 Bennie Blades Safety, 1988-1996 Lomas Brown Offensive Tackle, 1985-1995 Roger Brown Defensive Tackle, 1960-1966 Jack Christiansen Safety/Punt Returner, 1951-1958 Dutch Clark Quarterback, 1934-1938 Gail Cogdill Wide Receiver, 1960-1968 Lou Creekmur Offensive Tackle, 1950-1959 Jimmy David Cornerback, 1952-1959 Don Doll Safety, 1949-1952 Gover “Ox” Emerson Guard/Center/Linebacker, 1934-1937 Doug English Defensive Tackle, 1975-1979, 1981-1985 Ed Flanagan Center, 1965-1974 Kevin Glover Center, 1985-1997 Mel Gray Kick/Punt Returner, 1989-1994 Jason Hanson Kicker, 1992-2012 Calvin Johnson Wide Receiver, 2007-2015 Alex Karras Defensive Tackle, 1958-1962, 1964-1970 Dick “Night Train” Lane Cornerback, 1960-1965 Yale Lary Safety/Punter, 1952-53, 1956-64 Bobby Layne Quarterback, 1950-1958 Dick LeBeau Cornerback, 1959-1972 Mike Lucci Linebacker, 1965-1973 Herman Moore Wide Receiver, 1991-2001 Don Muhlbach Long Snapper, 2004-Present Nick Pietrosante Fullback, 1959-1965 Robert Porcher Defensive End, 1992-2003 Barry Sanders Running Back, 1989-1998 Charlie Sanders Tight End, 1968-1977 Cory Schlesinger Fullback, 1995-2006 Joe Schmidt Linebacker, 1953-1965 Harley Sewell Guard, 1953-1962 Billy Sims Running Back, 1980-1984 Chris Spielman Linebacker, 1988-1995 Matthew Stafford Quarterback, 2009-Present Dick Stanfel Guard, 1952-1955 Doak Walker Running Back, 1950-1955 Alex Wojciechowicz Center/Linebacker, 1938-1946 |
