Without a doubt, Wayne Fontes was one of the best coaches in Detroit Lions franchise history. Prior to Fontes' first full year as Detroit's head coach in 1988, the Lions had missed the postseason 27 times since they won their fourth NFL Championship in 1957. Fontes promptly righted the ship and guided the Lions to four postseason appearances and two division … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Wayne Fontes (Story)
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The Life And Career Of Ted Marchibroda (Story)
Back in the day, Ted Marchibroda defied the norm of the typical, fiery NFL head coach. Marchibroda was the complete opposite - he was a gentleman on and off the gridiron during his memorable 38-year pro football coaching career. Marchibroda's genius on the sidelines helped the Los Angeles Rams, Washington Redskins, Buffalo Bills, and Indianapolis Colts reach … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Ted Marchibroda (Story)
The Life And Career Of Jack Christiansen (Story)
Budding track star Jack Christiansen hung up his track shoes in favor of his gridiron cleats. Christiansen eventually became an All-Skyline Conference safety and punt return specialist for Bob Davis' Colorado A&M Aggies (now known as the Colorado State Rams). Christiansen then became a member of Detroit's notorious "Chris Crew," a stingy defense that put the … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Jack Christiansen (Story)
