Lions’ Alex Karras Undergoes Two-Hour Grilling in New York
Jan. 17, 1963 - Star Detroit Lions tackle Alex Karras (pictured), glum and silent, flew back to Detroit tonight after being questioned by...
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Jan 16, 2023
Lions’ Coach and Defensive Tackle Questioned in New York
Jan. 16, 1963 - The Detroit Lions’ head coach, George Wilson (right), and Alex Karras (#71), all-pro defensive tackle, were summoned to...
Jan 9, 2023
Detroit Lions’ Management Defends Players
Jan. 9, 1963 - The management of the Detroit Lions rushed to the defense of four players today as the NFL’s investigation into their...
Jan 8, 2023
Pete Rozelle Speaks Out on NFL Corruption Investigation
Jan. 8, 1963 - NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle (pictured) disclosed today that the Detroit Police Department had observed Detroit Lions...
Jan 6, 2023
Lions Top Steelers in NFL Playoff Bowl
Jan. 6, 1963 - The passing of Milt Plum (pictured #16) and Ken Webb’s running swept the Detroit Lions to their third straight NFL Playoff...
Jan 6, 2023
Jan. 6, 1963 - NFL Playoff Bowl Highlights | Lions v. Steelers
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Dec 21, 2022
Movies: “The Lion”
Dec. 21, 1962 - Opening today is “The Lion,” a British-American adventure film in CinemaScope directed by Jack Cardiff, starring William...
Dec 9, 2022
Packers Beat 49ers, 31-21, Clinch Tie for Western Division Title
Dec. 9, 1962 - The Green Bay Packers clinched at least a tie for the Western Division title with a comeback victory today over the San...
Nov 22, 2022
Lions Shock the World by Crushing Packers, 26-14
Nov. 22, 1962 - Football fans scarcely could believe their eyes at Tiger Stadium today as the Detroit Lions crushed the seemingly...
Nov 4, 2022
Lions Top Rams, 12-3
Nov. 4, 1962 - Halfback Pat Studstill and Earl Morrall, playing for the first time this year at quarterback, led the Detroit Lions to a...
Oct 7, 2022
Packers Come Back to Beat Lions, 9-7
Oct. 7, 1962 - The Green Bay Packers rallied to defeat the Detroit Lions, 9-7, on Paul Hornung’s third field goal of the game with 33...
Sep 16, 2022
Lions Destroy Steelers with Offensive Showcase
Sept. 16, 1962 - The Detroit Lions displayed their finest offense in years today and crushed the Pittsburgh Steelers, 45-7, in an NFL...
Sep 8, 2022
QB Earl Morrall Loses Big Toe
Sept. 8, 1962 - Earl Morrall (#14), the Detroit Lions’ quarterback, lost the big toe of his left foot today when his foot became caught...
Aug 27, 2022
Lions Top Steelers, 26-20, as QB Milt Plum Shines
Aug. 27, 1962 - Milt Plum took control of the Detroit Lions in the second period today and led them to a 26-20 victory over the...
Aug 18, 2022
First NFL Doubleheader in History Big Success in Cleveland
Aug. 18, 1962 - The first doubleheader in NFL history was a success today for the promoters and for the Cleveland Browns and Detroit...
Nov 23, 2021
NFL: Packers Beat Lions, 17-9 in Rain and Mud
Nov. 23, 1961 - The Green Bay Packers mounted two touchdown drives in the rain and mud today and took firm command of the NFL’s Western...
Jul 18, 2021
William Holden to Star in Adventure Film "The Lion"
July 18, 1961 - William Holden (right) has been signed for a leading role in "The Lion," the adaptation of Joseph Kessel's novel, which...
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