Long before Barry Sanders took the National Football League by storm in the 1990s, another Detroit Lions legend surnamed Sanders helped revolutionize the tight end position two decades earlier. He was none other than the great Charlie Sanders. Sanders was a true innovator who helped kickstart a paradigm shift among tight ends in the 1970s NFL. Before Sanders … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Charlie Sanders (Story)
Detroit Lions History
The Life And Career Of Rodney Peete (Story)
It seemed Rodney Peete was destined for stardom when he entered the National Football League in 1989. Peete, the 1988 Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year, shredded defenses with his arm as a member of the USC Trojans in the mid-to-late 1980s. When Peete's draft stock fell dramatically, it was a sign of things to come. Although Peete was never a … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Rodney Peete (Story)
The Life And Career Of Lem Barney (Story)
When one thinks of a legendary ball-hawking cornerback, the Detroit Lions' Lem Barney should come to mind. Barney was in the same stratosphere as Willie Brown, Mel Renfro, Herb Adderley, and Roger Wehrli as one of the best defensive backs of the 1960s. Barney promptly burst out of the gates as a rookie. He had a league-leading 10 interceptions and three … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Lem Barney (Story)
The Life And Career Of Billy Sims (Story)
The number 20 for the Detroit Lions is synonymous with greatness. In fact, it has been retired twice. Cornerback Lem Barney wore the number from 1967-1977 and was an All-Pro and seven-time Pro Bowler. Running back Barry Sanders was number 20 from 1989-1998 and became one of the best backs in the history of the NFL. Between Barney and Sanders was Billy … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Billy Sims (Story)
What Happened To Eric Andolsek? (Story)
Eric Andolsek could have been one of the best offensive linemen in Detroit Lions franchise history. Andolsek, a fifth-round draft selection in 1988, rose from relative obscurity, became a starting offensive guard, and helped the Lions turn their fortunes around in the early 1990s. With sensational running back Barry Sanders, head coach Wayne Fontes, and Andolsek … [Read more...] about What Happened To Eric Andolsek? (Story)