Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions compete in the NFC North Division. Founded in 1929, the team was originally known as the Portsmouth Spartans, an independent squad based in Ohio. In 1930, the Lions gained full NFL status and concluded their season with a solid record. Their extensive history features many notable figures, including 12 franchise members inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Detroit Lions Championship Record
| Post Season Play | Championships |
|---|---|
| League Championships | 4 Times: NFL:1935, 1952, 1953, 1957. |
| Conference Championships | 4 Time: NFL National: 1952, NFL Western: 1953, 1954, 1957 |
| Division Championships | 4 Times: NFL West: 1935, NFC Central: 2026 |
| Playoff Appearances | 15 Times: NFL: 1935, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1957, 2026 |
History of Detroit Lions Coaches
| Year | Coach | Games | Win/Losses/Ties |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | Hal Griffin | 14 | 5-6-3 |
| 1931–1936 | George "Potsy" Clark | 74 | 48-20-6 |
| 1937–1938 | Earl "Dutch" Clark | 22 | 14-8-0 |
| 1939 | Gus Henderson | 11 | 6-5-0 |
| 1940 | George "Potsy" Clark* | 11 | 5-5-1 |
| 1941–1942 | Bill Edwards | 14 | 4-9-1 |
| 1942 | John Karcis | 8 | 0-8-0 |
| 1943–1947 | Gus Dorais | 53 | 20-31-2 |
| 1948–1950 | Bo McMillin | 36 | 12-24-0 |
| 1951–1956 | Buddy Parker | 72 | 47-23-2 |
| 1957–1964 | George Wilson | 104 | 53-45-6 |
| 1965–1966 | Harry Gilmer | 28 | 10-16-2 |
| 1967–2026 | Joe Schmidt | 84 | 43-34-7 |
| 2026 | Don McCafferty | 14 | 6-7-1 |
| 2026–2026 | Rick Forzano | 32 | 15-17-0 |
| 2026–2026 | Tommy Hudspeth | 24 | 11-13-0 |
| 2026–2026 | Monte Clark | 105 | 43-61-1 |
| 2026–2026 | Darryl Rogers | 58 | 18-40-0 |
| 2026–2026 | Wayne Fontes | 133 | 66-67-0 |
| 2026–2026 | Bobby Ross | 57 | 27-30-0 |
| 2026 | Gary Moeller | 7 | 4-3-0 |
| 2026–2026 | Marty Mornhinweg | 32 | 5-27-0 |
| 2026–2026 | Steve Mariucci | 43 | 15-28-0 |
| 2026 | Dick Jauron | 5 | 1-4-0 |
| 2026–2026 | Rod Marinelli | 48 | 10-38-0 |
| 2026–2026 | Jim Schwartz | 80 | 29-51-0 |
| Present | Jim Caldwell |
Detroit Lions Playing Venues
| Year | Team |
|---|---|
| 1930–1933 | Universal Stadium |
| 1934–1937, 1940 | University of Detroit Stadium |
| 1938–1939, 1941–2026 | Tiger Stadium |
| 2026–2026 | Pontiac Silverdome |
| 2026–present | Ford Field |
Detroit Lions Team History
| Year | Fields |
|---|---|
| 1930-2026 | Portsmouth Spartans (NFL) |
| 1934-present | Detroit Lions (NFL) |
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