When did the Lions win the NFL championship?
Detroit Lions, American professional gridiron football team based in Detroit. The Lions play in the National Football Conference (NFC) of the National Football League (NFL) and have won four NFL championships (1935, 1952, 1953, and 1957).
How many games has Detroit Lions won in 2020?
The Lions finished 5–11, and last place in the NFC North for the third consecutive season.
Who is Lyle Fife?
Fife, an electrical contractor who was once president of the Detroit Lions football club and who has recently been trying to regain control of it, seemed to be making some headway until William Clay Ford, the 35-year-old grandson of Henry and brother of Henry II, aligned himself with Fife’s personal nemesis, Edwin J.
When was the last time the Detroit Lions won their division?
The Lions finally ended their long championship drought by winning the NFC Central Division championship in 1983. The Lions under Coach Wayne Fontes and paced by Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders, the team’s all-time rushing leader, also won divisional titles in 1991 and 1993.
What NFL teams have never won a Superbowl?
The Houston Texans and Atlanta Falcons have never won a Super Bowl.
How many picks do the Lions have in 2021?
six
The Detroit Lions enter the 2021 NFL draft with the seventh overall pick and six total picks. We break down their needs and a potential dream pick in the first round.
Who did the Fords buy the Lions from?
Lyle Fife to acquire total control of the franchise by buying out the other 144 shareholders for $4.5 million. The Lions’ board of directors approved the transaction on November 22, 1963.
Who owned the Lions in the 50s?
Owners
| Person | Teams | From |
|---|---|---|
| Edwin Anderson | Lions | 1948 |
| Lyle Fife | Lions | 1948 |
| William Clay Ford Sr. | Lions | 1961 |
| Martha Firestone Ford | Lions | 2014 |
Who is the richest Ford?
A Forbes publication on January 7, 2015, shows the Ford family was the 115th richest in the world. Then, the family had a net worth of $2 billion. Some of the richest family members are William Clay Ford Jr. & Edsel Ford II, great-grandsons of Henry Ford.
