Detroit Lions Codexery
An unofficial fan history of Detroit Lions — its eras, legends, honours, iconic matches, and rivalries.
Club History & Eras
Bobby Layne Leadership · 1930s Dynasty Run · 1937 NFL Championship · 1957 NFL Title · 1953 NFL Title · 1954 NFL Title · 1952 NFL Title · Early 2000s Rebuild · Steve Mariucci Years · The 1930s Dynasty · The Flying Dutchmen · The Bobby Layne Era · The 1970s · The 1953 Championship · The Barry Sanders Era · The Post-Sanders 1990s · The Post-Layne Rebuilding · The 1980s · The 2000s
Legendary Players & Coaches
Calvin Johnson · Lem Barney · Dick Lane · Mel Farr · Barry Sanders · Chris Spielman · Joe Schmidt · Herman Moore · Anthony Carter · Wayne Fontes · Harold Carmichael · John Switzer · Tom Fears · Ron Kramer · Bill Smith · Perry Mason · Bennie Oosterbaan · Willie Heston · James Wilder · Matthew Stafford · Dan Campbell · Andre Rison · J.T. Thomas · Chris Howard · all 25 →
Honours & Records
1935 NFL Championship · 1939 NFL Championship · Bobby Layne MVP Award · 1957 NFL Championship · Calvin Johnson Single Season Receiving Record · Matthew Stafford Career Passing Record · Mel Gray All-Pro Selections · Ron Kramer Pro Bowl Appearances · Lem Barney Hall of Fame Induction · Herman Moore Franchise Receiving Yards · Jimmy Conzelman Hall of Fame Induction · 1932 NFL Championship · 1953 NFL Championship · Barry Sanders Franchise Rushing Record (10,913 yds) · Bobby Layne Five-Time All-Pro · Lem Barney Franchise Interception Record (79 INTs) · Barry Sanders 1999 NFL MVP · Frank Sinkwich 1942 First Overall Draft Pick · 1932 Championship Game vs. Chicago Bears · 1953 T-Fold (Layne to John Wilson) · 1952 Championship Game vs. Chicago Bears
Iconic Matches & Games
1934 NFL Championship vs New York Giants · 1935 NFL Championship vs Chicago Bears · 1982 Strike Season Wild Card vs Miami Dolphins · 1991 NFC Championship vs New York Giants · 1993 Divisional Playoff vs Green Bay Packers · 1994 NFC Championship vs San Francisco 49ers · 1957 Lions vs Packers – Greatest Game Ever Played (Dec 1, 1957) · 1947 NFL Championship – Lions vs Philadelphia Eagles · 1953 NFL Championship – Lions vs Philadelphia Eagles · 1998 NFC Championship – Lions vs Green Bay Packers · 1932 NFL Championship – Lions vs Washington Redskins · 2023 Wild Card Round – Lions vs Chicago Bears · 2024 Wild Card Round – Lions vs New York Giants · 2024 NFC Championship – Lions vs Philadelphia Eagles · 1952 Lions vs Chicago Bears (11-1 season) · 1997 NFC Wild Card – Lions vs Chicago Bears · 1955 Lions vs Green Bay Packers · 2023 Divisional Round – Lions vs San Francisco 49ers · 2024 Divisional Round – Lions vs Minnesota Vikings
Great Rivalries
Bobby Layne · Cris Carter · Lions vs Vikings · Lions vs Packers · Lions vs 49ers · Lions vs Bears
Stadium & Culture
The Roar of the Lions · Doak Walker · Dick LeBeau · Tom Moore · Tiger Stadium · Hail to the Lions · Lions in the Building · The Lions Den · Ford Field · The 50/50 Club · Joe Louis Arena · The M Logo · Blue and Silver