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