Not long ago I wrote that Calvin Johnson and the Detroit Lions were still at odds over money the Lions asked for back once Calvin Johnson retired and the two parties need to work things out. I believe that will happen soon. Last night Cavin Johnson was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame…
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Calvin Johnson is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and he is still at odds with the Detroit Lions
Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson is a finalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame. Johnson’s numbers speak to the matter. The player known as “Megatron” retired with 731 receptions for 11,619 yards and 83 touchdowns all Detroit Lions franchise records. Johnson was also selected to seven consecutive Pro Bowl’s. The ups and downs…
Making a case for former Detroit Lions, Billy Sims and the NFL Hall of Fame
Embed from Getty Images The Detroit Lions drafted a special running back with the first pick in the 1980 NFL draft. Billy Sims was instant superstar, rushing for 1,303 yards, scoring 13 touchdowns, and earning NFL Rookie of the Year honors, his contributions to the offense helped Detroit improve from 2-14 in 1979 the to…
Detroit Tigers great Lou Whitaker has another crack at the Hall of Fame
Embed from Getty Images Detroit Tigers greats Alan Trammell and Jack Morris were elected to the MLB Hall of Fame in 2017, Lou Whitaker was always expected to be the next former Tigers great for consideration. Whitaker’s wait has been long drawn out and well overdue. The case for Lou Whitaker to be enshrined with…
Former Detroit Lions offensive tackle Lomas Brown belongs in the Hall of Fame
Embed from Getty Images Much like former Detroit Tigers second baseman Lou Whitaker, I am setting fandom aside. I am going to present just facts about one of my all-time favorite Detroit Lions. Lomas Brown. Lomas should be in the Hall of Fame, it is a shame he is not. 7 Pro Bowl appearances playing…
Detroit Tigers: the injustice of Lou Whitaker
Embed from Getty Images As Detroit Tiger greats Alan Trammell and Jack Morris take their place in Cooperstown this weekend. One member of the Detroit Tigers will be in the crowd. That is simply highway robbery. Injustice is a very kind word to use when talking about Lou Whitaker. This goes beyond Detroit Tigers fandom….
