Chuck Hughes

Today in Detroit Sports History – 1971 – Detroit Lions’ Chuck Hughes dies on field

October 24, 2018 by Jay Win

It still stands as the only time a player has died on the field of play in the NFL. Chuck Hughes, a Detroit Lion, fell to coronary thrombosis in a 28-23 loss to the Chicago Bears on October 24, 1971. Hughes, who was only 28, was a backup end (WR) and special teams player throughout his … Read more

5 of the Detroit Lions’ Biggest Scandals

March 4, 2022November 19, 2014 by Jeff Bilbrey

Established in 1929, the Detroit Lions have had an interesting 85-year history since their conception. Having not won an NFL championship since 1957, the club is in the midst of a drought only topped by the Arizona Cardinals and is the only NFC team never to have graced the Super Bowl pitch. With such a … Read more