1957 Lions vs Packers – Greatest Game Ever Played (Dec 1, 1957)
The 1957 Lions rallied from a halftime deficit to win the Western Conference playoff.
The 1957 Detroit Lions season was marked by turmoil and triumph. After head coach Buddy Parker resigned during the preseason, George Wilson took over. The Lions finished 8–4, tied with the San Francisco 49ers for first in the Western Conference, leading to a playoff game in San Francisco.
Quick Facts
- Final score
- Packers 58 – Lions 24
- Halftime score
- Lions 24 – Packers 0
- Packers quarterback
- Tobin Rote
Lore & Background
In the 1957 Western Conference playoff against the San Francisco 49ers, the Lions trailed 24–7 at halftime after three touchdown passes from Y. A. Tittle. During halftime, the 49ers celebrated in their locker room, which was heard by the Lions through thin walls. Coach George Wilson said, 'I was going to say something, but that's what they think of you.' The Lions then rallied to win the game.
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