Detroit Lions 60 Year Curse
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- čas přidán 9. 03. 2024
- How a disgruntled NFL quarterback cursed his former team, the Detroit Lions, and sent the franchise spiraling into 60 years of futility marred by injury, and controversy.
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After watching the whole video, i expected this to be made by sports center or another massive sports channel (idk if sports center does stuff like this, I'm from Switzerland so I dont watch American TV) but i was amazed that this was done by a channel with 80 subs. This is top quality content and if you continue to put videos like this out, im sure you're going to grow to be huge. well researched, well spoken and very informative. Already can't wait for the next video.
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You are so right. Small content creators should get more spotlight.
@@FilmmakerOfYT seriously though....just watched some of your videos and they deserve way more love
@@firstteamfootball Thank you! I also think many small creators like myself should get a sliver of more respect.
When you live in the land of Hollywood,...everyone is a star!
( just ask them)
Reliving those horrible ref calls is painful. But on the other end of the spectrum, just seeing a short snippet of our playoff win over the Rams fills me with so much joy! That win meant so much to us Lions lifers. Love this team!
That's why we love football. 30 years of misery can be cured in 60 minutes
I agree I've been watching these cats for over 50+ years this new front office and staff knows what's its doing.
I still don't understand why the NFL doesn't want the Lions to succeed. All those bad calls were straight from the top, predetermined, but why? I'm a Raiders fan and we all know why the NFL hates the Raiders. Al didn't do us any favors there. What the hell did the Lions ever do for the powers to be to make sure the they can't win primetime/playoff games?
@@UpsonPrattJr.Bruh I've been asking the same thing. But not to sound arrogant things are beginning to look up for the Lions. With their recent success the NFL can no longer ignore, disrespect, or hide the Lions away. The refs skunky calls will be heavily scrutinized.
Same
I am a life long Steelers fan but I've always liked the Lions, after watching this and learning about the history of this "curse" and those HORRIBLE ref calls... I now have 2 teams to root for.
I remember when you guys went to the SB at ford field. All the lions fans were hoping you would win because of Jerome Bettis. Us lions fans respect the Steelers. Terry Bradshaw autographed my Terry Bradshaw rookie card.
@@RedWing88I second this, I have always had respect for the Steelers and that superbowl here was crazy black and yellow literally everywhere when we are used to Blue, Silver, Red and Orange in the city lol
I wish that everyone could just appreciate what the Detroit Lions have accomplished this year. What we need to do is look at 2023 in a historical perspective. What Dan Campbell has done for the Lions in his 3 years as head coach mirrors what Chuck Noll did for the Pittsburgh Steelers about a half century ago. Like the Lions of the recent decades, the Steelers were perennial losers for the first 4 decades of their existence. They had never even played in a playoff game until 1972. Hall of Fame Coach Noll took that job in 1969, and launched a dynasty that won 4 Super Bowls during the 1970s and is considered the team of the decade. But it took him some time to build that dynasty as the first of those 4 Super Bowls was played in 1974. I would like to offer Coach Campbell a mulligan on this year's playoffs realizing that Rome, the Steelers, and the Lions weren't built in a day. Keep in mind that the Steelers have remained consistent winner's over the past half century once their organizational culture was changed.
Detroit Lions should be better because the Lions are allowed to challenge the refs with instant replay,anytime you allow gambling in sports it means the games are fixed,that why the NFL is now an entertainment business and not a sport business ,it's as bad as wrestling crooked refs that get called out for not doing their job and the next week they are still working it happened to the Lions last season again with bad referees the next week they got the same ref who blew the call last week before,the NFL has no shame.
i’m a lions fan but i’ve always loved the steelers too, we can both root for each other this year🎉
The amount of emotions this video put me through as a lions fan is insane man. This franchise has been through it on the field and off as fans have dealt with this team getting shit on by other fans its whole life during the SB era and even by their own fans. Love this team and am glad they represent the state of michigan and am glad things are finally ending with that damn curse.
62 here. They are the only NFL team I root for, my home team The Lions! We will win, I can feel it more than ever.
Dan Campbell's introduction speech is still the funniest speech from a coach in any sport that I've ever heard. Fuckin love that guy. 😅😅
One of the best coaching personalities to come around in a while
Lifelong Lions fan here and I appreciate this superb video.
High-quality production, great commentary, and overall fantastic presentation.
In my heart of hearts, I believe that the curse is over and now we have to make it on our own steam.
Whether or not we'll do that is a completely different situation but, for now, there are no more excuses.
Thank you!! It’s go time for them.
Even though I’m a fan of another NFL team. I think I speak for any football fan when I say
“ I wouldn’t hate to see the Lions finally make it to and win a Super Bowl”
Same thing goes for the Browns and Bengals…
Basically the trashes franchises
I wish that everyone could just appreciate what the Detroit Lions have accomplished this year. What we need to do is look at 2023 in a historical perspective. What Dan Campbell has done for the Lions in his 3 years as head coach mirrors what Chuck Noll did for the Pittsburgh Steelers about a half century ago. Like the Lions of the recent decades, the Steelers were perennial losers for the first 4 decades of their existence. They had never even played in a playoff game until 1972. Hall of Fame Coach Noll took that job in 1969, and launched a dynasty that won 4 Super Bowls during the 1970s and is considered the team of the decade. But it took him some time to build that dynasty as the first of those 4 Super Bowls was played in 1974. I would like to offer Coach Campbell a mulligan on this year's playoffs realizing that Rome, the Steelers, and the Lions weren't built in a day. Keep in mind that the Steelers have remained consistent winner's over the past half century once their organizational culture was changed.
Great comparison!
Interestingly enough, the Pittsburgh Steelers history is part of the Bobby Layne curse. Pittsburgh was of course the team Layne was traded to. Pre-Layne, as stated, they were perennial losers, never winning a playoff game. And though things didn't change overnight, the 60s saw Pittsburgh with some high seasons to go with the lows. And more importantly, they have become the winningest franchise in the NFL since the 70s.
I really appreciate you mentioning the guards we lost tragically. Also, you showed a pic of Roy Williams when you mentiond BMW. Roy was the onyl one whi worked out at all, and we fleeced dallas for him later. The high points of the era...
After doing our research, we were completely shocked to learn about the tragic paralyzation of Mike Utley and passing of Eric Andolsek
Good catch on the mike Williams/Roy Williams mixup! Dallas was fleeced but they got their get-back though 😅
@@firstteamfootball Reggie Brown was another player who's career ended on a board. I just root for guys to get up each play, at this point. Don't forget that Burlsons 3 OPI calls in the Saints playoff game. Or Lomas Brown guaranteeing a playoff win against the Eagles in the 90s. So much painful history. Still love em, and it makes this success sweeter.
putting win next to the cowboys game is too good XD. DECKER REPORTED
I need to rant about this. Not only did the zebras pick up the call on the pi against the cowgirls, but they just allowed dez to run onto the field to complain about the call.. that's two missed calls that should've been on the cowgirls, and yet it was 4th and 1 Detroit..
Dez running out on the field without any sort of acknowledgment from the refs will forever be puzzling
Makes my blood boil while watching it. After all these years it still hurts lol
Bro the BS is real
Completely correct observation. Yet nobody mentioned Bryant running on the field crying to the refs. That is an instant flag. Not!
I bear the weight of a combined 85 years of suffering from my dad, a lifelong lion fan who passed away before the 2021 NFL draft, 2 days and 2 years ago. I myself am 25 and i must say. This year. It feels different compared to offseasons past. These lions. You could probably put them at ground zero for a nuke and it'd only make the team that much stronger.
But i also remember the anger, sadness, heartache and pain that came with us getting to this point. Watching terrible call after horrid play with shitloads of questionable coaching and GM decisions mixed in between.
This. Is different. This feels like how the Lions should play.
RIP to your Father I wish he could of seen this past season. One thing I made sure to do was watch every playoff game with my Dad since we never got to have this. I’m 31 now lol had to wait that long to have that moment.
It’s the lions year next year….im calling it
someone come back to this comment in a years time and let us know what happens
Jeff Daniel’s bathed in bourbon, you damn right the curse is gone! This team is going to WILL it to happen this year baby! One pride!
Yessss sir! The day Goff got traded to Detroit, i told my boss that the Lions would be Super Bowl champs in the 2024/2025 season!
I hope so, I think yall got cursed again when San Francisco got their 60 year revenge
Houston fan here… i hope its stroud against you guys… im rooting for lion fans… i hope you guys can win it all too… one day… even if its against dallas or houston 🤷♂️…
I am a Packers fan that lives an hour away from Detroit. I loved this video. I honestly hope the lions start getting the respect they deserve. I remember watching the Texans Thanksgiving game and was shocked. I hope for the next 5 years that the Packers and Lions are battling for NFC North title. It will make my family functions alot more fun. Great video.
we are thinking about doing a video on the packers. what do you think?
Are you from Michigan, or Wisconsin?
I'm from Michigan. I live an hour away from Detroit.
@firstteamfootball I would absolutely love that. Gives me another video to send to my friends that are bears fans. They been talking so much shit to me about Love.
@@STATEROCKSMW2
I can’t understand fans that root for the bandwagon teams from other states. One of my good friends is also a Packers fan, and I could never understand it.
Great video. One story you missed was the sudden death of Don McCafferty in 1974. He was about to start his second season as the head coach of the Lions but right before training camp was going to start, he suffered a fatal heart attack while mowing the lawn at his house.
Or how about the Lions have the only player in NFL history to die in a game? Chuck Hughes, 1971 vs the Bears.
My family has been fans of the lions since the 50s. This video gave me a lot of emotions because it remember the stories my grandfather told me about the team when I was just a kid… I can tell you my grandfather would be proud of his favorite team if he was still here… love ya gramp 🙏 hope you have a good view up there
Hey Peeps! This is his FIRST VIDEO! Pretty damn good kid. I subscribed to support quality work. No stock footage, no AI voice-over. Well done.
Thank YOU Casey. This is our first video but we’ve got so much more good stuff coming soon
I as a Bears fan will be rooting for the Lions when they get to the superbowl. It will be well earned... 🐻⬇️
Rootin for a division rival?!
@firstteamfootball Yeah, I kinda feel bad for them. Even though they're division rivals, I don't hate them as much as the Vikings or the other team from Wisconsin.
@firstteamfootball I can empathize with their fans as they've never seen a Superbowl win, or even an appearance (I've seen the Bears lose a Superbowl). The Vikings had 4 chances already. 😂😂😂
@@amistry605thanks I’m rooting for you guys too
@@TB1_EDITS12 🙂👍
This is a extremely well done video, I appreciate the effort put into it and it shows that Detroit way. ONE PRIDE! 🦁
If they stay healthy, then there is nothing that I can see that will stop the Lions from a rematch against the 49ers in next year’s NFC Championship Game.
The NFC is going to be quite a bit better this year, but so is Detroit. Just sayin', it's gonna take more than just good health for Detroit to make it.
@@johnboehmer6683 When has the NFC North/ Central ever had the best division in the NFC?
@@michaell874
Why do you ask? I didn't say anything about that. but it's a good question, got me curious, I might just do some research. I know there were several years in the 90s where Detroit, Green Bay, and Minnesota were all very good or great... Chicago not so much...
The only thing holding the Lions back are the NFL and the poor state of referees who fix games !!
@@donaldforest1942 There is a pecking order of refereeing bias in the NFL, and the Lions are certainly not at the top of it. Since they moved back to Los Angeles and with retirement of Tom Brady, the Rams are ranked just below the Giants and Steelers and just possibly above the 49ers.
You realize that when a franchise reaches the depths for a lengthy period of time, no one respects you. No one lets you off the mat. Not even the officials. Bad call(s) go against you ? Their attitude was, 'Oh [bleep] you. You weren't going to win this game, anyway. You're the Lions.' 😕 Well, not anymore. The sea change in stature and respect is breathtaking. And yet there is still so much to prove. Stay hungry, Detroit. Redeem us all ... 🏉 🏈
Wow, as a fan since 1990, reliving all those terrible years, tragedies, and f'd up calls was tough to watch... until the end.
This new regime is legit and the best the Lions have ever had in place. The league has been put on notice... the LIONS ARE HERE!!!
GREAT video guys & much appreciated 💯
Yeah that just about sums it up. What other team loses a playoff game 5 to nothing?
You could’ve added the Lions playoff Bowl wins in the early 60’s when the team was good but couldn’t get by the Pack. And maybe any number of record breaking FG losses - Tom Dempsey and Justin Tucker come to find.
But that Monday night loss to Rodgers and the Packers just about sums up my 60 years of Lions fandom - that was particularly painful. In real time I turned to my then 13 year old son and said just before that play was run, “we are about to lose this game”.
But hey, on the other hand I was one of the 62,000 in attendance when the Lions beat the Matthew Stafford led Rams in last years playoffs to break the drought. What a scene that was - complete strangers hugging and crying with each other. It was unforgettable and quite the payoff for all these years of frustration. The greatest day in Lions history since 1957.
😂😢😅🤔🤭🤫
Tbf that Monday Night game the sack on Rodgers was a facemask not a PF 15 yarder but the smaller 5 yarder ... In the video his hand does graze across the mask which makes it a 5 yarder
@@randallsheriff3529so? What does that have to do with anything I said?
@@AceBG27 just pointing out something that was incorrect is all
I logged on to my phone after watching on TV just to say... your video quality is so professional and the audio, all though far from bad, just is not equal. You're so close to a high-end production! Thank you for all the hard work. I subscribed
Thank you for the feedback and the sub Tito! We greatly appreciate the support and will have more content coming soon
We got a new mic for the next vid 💯
I'm not a Lions fan but I'm really pulling for their poor fans.
My team has been a tragedy too for about 40 years so I understand
They were down bad for so long! Who’s your team?
@@firstteamfootballIf I had to guess, he’s probably a Browns fan.
@@RedWing88at least he has the cavs
I’ve waited a long time for this - this is the year!! Great video, super well done. Watch out 30-for-30, there’s a new game in town 🤯
Amazing and super professional video. I was shocked to see you have under 500 subs. you will blow up if you keep making videos like this. Some of the footage you got from back in the day is crazy, shows you truly do your research and know what you’re talking about.
Thank you Joey! The sub means a lot and helps us grow quicker so we can keep putting out videos like this, glad you enjoyed it
Being a Lions fan, I commend you on one of the most accurate displays of the history of this team that I've ever seen. A couple of minor things:
-You mentioned one of the bad draft picks of the Millen Era was Mike Williams but you showed Roy Williams's picture.
-When displaying the 2023 Lions record, you marked a win against Dallas when they loss (they should have won).
Otherwise, you did an amazing job.
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it and we appreciate your feedback!
Usually watch from my TV, so I don’t comment often. But I had to grab my phone to say thanks for this doc, it was painful LOL, but great job man! Excellent quality
Of course, glad you enjoyed it and thank you for the comment!
I'm a packers fan with a deep affection for the lions. Excellent video, subbed and waiting for more
Deep affection for a division rival. What is wrong with you?
@paranoidandroid4270 well, hard to be like... against them when I hadn't seen them ever win anything till last year. I mean I'm in my thirties. They've been shit for so long that them actually getting good was exciting to see. I don't live and breathe cheese, I can look outside some stupid rivalry and root for a team that deserves it
Thank you for the sub! New video in the next couple of days!
@@paranoidandroid4270It’s a mutual respect between divisional rivals.
I always laugh at that Barry run against the cowboys. One of their guys was walking because he thought Barry was down. I mean there was a pile of cowboys players around him. Barry takes off down the field and the dude turns his head and looks shocked
Great video guys! Let's go Lions!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it, stay tuned for more content
What video would you want to see next ?
@@firstteamfootball Hmmmm let's see. When I was a kid, my favs were Walter Payton, Billy Sims, The Steel Curtain, Terry Bradshaw, etc. I know the videos from back then will be a tad grainy but I am always interested in that era.
It’s hard to believe that one team can have so much bad luck for 50 years.
Hello! Its ya boi! Chargers fan here!
Great video bro. Lifetime lions fan here and i gotta say you documented all the crazy moments really well. Nice researched video... chefs kiss
Dude this video was amazing. Only 663 subs and you put out quality content like this? That's a damn shame. Have a sub my man. What a roller coaster of emotions. Seeing all of those terrible calls that absolutely screwed us over was heartbreaking and infuriating. Blowing that lead in SF in the second half was such a gut punch. I really like our staff and roster moves and we're only going to be better this upcoming season, though having a more difficult schedule is worrying. Goff gets slept on for some reason but he's literally a top 5 QB.
Thank you for the sub! The lions definitely did some nice things this offseason… we’ll see how they do with a first place schedule
This video was absolutely awesome.
Thank you Austin! Glad you enjoyed it
I have to give you HUGE props on your production quality. I came here as a Lions fan who was looking for something to listen to while starting my work day. I didn't expect to find a gem like this so early in the morning. I'm now subbed and I'm looking forward to more of your content. Keep it up and the limit is the stars.
Thank you Andrew! High quality production is what we strive for. We appreciate the sub
Theirs no such thing as a cursed team. Just bad leadership. Unfortunately some teams have had decades of bad leadership.
The true curse is blaming a "curse" every time something goes wrong! Cursed by a widely accepted go-to excuse! 3 excuses in fact!! The "curse", the refs and Roger Goodell!!
Only losers look for excuses! Winners accept their flaws, identify the problem and work on a SOLUTION to repair that flaw!
I'm just grateful that I was there and got to see the Lions win not one but two home playoff games. I felt like I got to watch a part of history and while I hope it's the first of many, theres no saying how many they'll actually win So I'm grateful for that
The atmosphere must’ve been crazy….
@firstteamfootball I feel like that even if they get over the hump and make it the super bowl.. with their history, they'll have to get there at least twice to win one 😂
All jokes aside most weeks, not just the playoffs, that place was rocking every week! We party in the Eastern Market before the games
Nice work, thanks.
Not a Lions fan lol but you really put this video together. As much as a diehard birds fan I am I love learning about the history of the franchises. Great job.
Glad you enjoyed the video! There will be more content like this coming out in the near future for both college and NFL football
amazing video loved this
Thanks for this upload!
Great video, keep it up. Stay encouraged!
Thank you! More content coming soon!
Great video. Thank you for making it!
Glad you enjoyed it! Be on the look out for more content coming soon...
What video have you always wanted to see ?
Yoo great job on this video. Detroit vs everybody .... Westside raised Eastside bread AntDog
I’m not even a Lions fan but this was a great in depth video and I watched the whole thing. If you could make a video about the downfall of the Falcons that would be amazing.
Thank you for the feedback! We could cook something up for the falcons
Very well put together vid, you gained a sub. As a raiders fan a vid on their downfall since their last SB appearance would be a good idea for a future vid.
Glad you liked it and thanks for the sub! The raiders are on our radar 💯
Nice vidéo, thanx.
Awesome video, as a lifelong Lions fan this was a walk down memory lane that I would rather forget. However, we finally have all of the pieces in place to finally end the curse once and for all.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! They’ve got some DAWGS
This was brilliant! And you have an awesome voice for narration! Ok, just for accuracy sake and no other, two VERY minor details to point out. 1) it's Portsmouth, not Portsmith. 2) the "take the wind" game was not played in Chicago. It was played at Memorial Stadium in Champaign-Urbana (University of Illinois) where the Bears played while they renovated, and ruined, Soldier Field (soon to be their former home stadium). Great stuff, man! You are super talented. Keep it going!
Thank you John for the helpful feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the video and appreciate the support
Great video.
Maybe a video of a close inside look on how Goff’s career which seemed to be all but over, came to Detroit and begin to succeed.
Glad you enjoyed it! The Jared Goff resurgence in Detroit needs to be studied
one thing on the mcdc hire dan reached out to Detroit and told them he wanted the job but other than that amazing video of our pain and so far redemption with dan
Great video! As a DieHard Packers fan I respect the Lions. I'm glad to see them trending upwards in the right direction.
27:40 I love how you marked that Cowboys game as a "win" even though we got shafted on the 2 point conversion and the L column is correct otherwise. Nice touch! #GoLions #DeckerReportedAsEligible
Glad you enjoyed the video!!
This is a VERY good video and it's hard to watch all the heartbreak we as Lions fans have endured. I think adding the fastest OT loss ever against the Bears on Thanksgiving when they ran back the kickoff (I was there) and adding in the part of the Lions/Cowboys playoff game where Dez removed his helmet ON THE FIELD and didn't get flagged in that game (on top of the picked up OPI flag that got picked up). Great video and I love it!
Appreciate all the feedback. We may do a follow up video and add in some of these details. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss it
@@firstteamfootball I did subscribe and loved the video!! Steven P told me about it and as a long suffering Lion fan, I loved it! I catch tons of flack here in Milwaukee (the heart of Packer country) and even John Kuhn calls me a Packer Fan in a Lion jersey!!! Thank you and looking forward to more content!
Steven p is the man. You’re in the right place 👍🔥
Love the stat about Bobby Layne and staffords high school that is amazing
Good video 👊
great content!
I am shocked you only have 608 subscribers (make that 609), this is some good stuff man
Thank you! Every sub helps out!
The tide is turning, I can feel it!
Maybe so
This is a great video ❤
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it
@@firstteamfootball a lot! Very good work !
I'm so glad I gave this a watch. As a Lions fan, thank you for the great vid.
Glad you enjoyed it!
What a awesome video. Congratulations buddy
thanks brother
Awesome video ty
Thank you Jony!
Great video!
Thanks Greg, appreciate the support! We have a sick pipeline of videos coming soon
Awesome video 🎉
Appreciate it Patty!
Interesting that the Lions began and ended the 1980s drafting running backs who had both:
- Played for college teams in the state of Oklahoma that then belonged to the Big 8 Conference.
- Won the Heisman Trophy in their respective junior seasons in college.
- Had first names (or nicknames) starting with "B" and last names starting with "S".
Wild isn’t it?
And both ended their careers early😢
Saw that the Lions were marked as a win last year against the Cowboys. Classic.
Still, growing up as a Lions fan I cannot say to you how fun these last two years have been. I still remember the crowd popping when we beat the Rams, it was magical.
I think it's funny when people always say the Lions haven't gone to the Super Bowl, which is true, they haven’t. But the Lions are 9th all time in championships. You can't just change the name from the NFL Championship to Super Bowl. They won it all and were champions of the league 3 times. The name has NOTHING to do with it.
There are certain teams like Us and the browns where the NFL says oh yes you have them what we're not fully going to recognize them
Yeah we had a dynasty in the 50s but everyone seems to think we have always been a bad football team
@jaybrick8973 exactly! They're the most disrespected NFL franchise of all time. Do they deserve all the hate and all the punchlines? At times, yes. Being a diehard Lions fan isn't easy or enjoyable most of the time. But it's my team, and I'm a ride or die fan. When the Lions fail, you see everyone climbing to the highest mountain tops to shout their failures, say their smug remarks, tell their jokes, and so much more. But when the Lions do things correctly and win games, those same people shouting their failures merely whisper their succes, if they even say anything at all. Like I said, it's brutal at times to be a TRUE Lions fan. With that being said, I know I'm not just a bandwagon fan when they are winning. Fans like that make me sick. Actually, I can't even call them fans. No matter how bad it gets, I'll still be here supporting them. When they finally win that Super Bowl, it's going to make all the agony worth it. #ONEPRIDE
DyNasty Bginz ⚒️🦁💙
@10:43 That's Roy Williams in the pic not Mike Williams, other than that fucking EPIC video dude!👏👏👏
Good catch, thank you!
What video would you want to see next ?
Sheila ,Spielman, Campball, and Holmes in 2020 was the answer!
Definitely different than prior leadership!
Spielman doesn't get nearly enough credit. Great move on Sheila's part to acknowledge her lack of knowledge, in hiring him and Barry as "consultants."
But there's no way we bring on Holmes and Campbell if she's going it alone, or using the carryover patsys in the front office. In Spielman pointing finding those two, the turnaround began.
ONE DAMN PRIDE
the best, worst team in the NFL
I have been a Detroit Lion fan since 1968. After watching the second half of the NFC Championship game against San Francisco, that SOL feeling came rushing back. The Lions found a way to beat themselves once again. I attended the L. A. Chargers game. The Lions never backed down and SOL was deeply buried as these Lions found ways to win on the road in a close game. Same to end the 2022 season. But the way the 2023 season ended, finding ways to lose a playoff game in San Francisco to a team that had a hard time stopping the run, that game just sunk me in an SOL rabbit hole. It was Eddie Murray missing that game ending chip shot all over again. I hate to say this but SOL still exists. Just watch the second half of the last Lions game if you think it doesn’t.
The week 17 game against Dallas marked as a win is awesome
Oops 🤔😜
You should have included the very odd yet notable first ever championship game in NFL history with the Portsmouth Spartans at Chicago Bears
Wasn’t that the one that used horse or cow manure as a part of their mixture for the playing field?
You forgot another sad detail: in 1971 the WR Chuck Hughes falling down suddenly in the field, dying minutes later.
You could make an entire 30 minute video essay just about the misadventures of 90s Lions football
Barry Sanders, field goals, and the most insane shit that literally happens to no other team ever
This just fuels me with rage
Wow I remember the pain all too well
Love how they showed Roy E Williams when they mentioned Mike Williams. Roy was one of the few productive players during the Millen Era.
Great video! Very thorough accounting of "the curse" era.
Another good ref example would have been the two phantom illegal hands to the face calls, along with about four other extraordinarily bad calls against Detroit in that Monday night game against Green Bay. Detroit 2-0-1, Green Bay 2-1 going in, playing for first place,...
I think the Quintricia regime was officially derailed completely that night. The next day, every national sports show was in an uproar over how the refs didn't just hand the victory to the Packers, they gave it to them five, six times! Fans calling in from everywhere in disbelief...
STINKIN' BOBBY LAYNE!!!
Then, along comes Peyton to say, "enough of this crap," do his hocus pocus in the cooler, and it's a new day in Detroit!!! When the Lions win the Superbowl this year, someone needs to pull Manning down from the deluxe suites to the field, so Campbell and the rest of the team can carry him off the field on their shoulders...
Great insight on the hands to the face. Was that against Tre Flowers? Carrying Peyton off the field would be wild hahaha
@@firstteamfootball
Yup, you remember too! What a sham...thanks again
Of course!
You forgot to mention the fact that on the play with petigrew , dez ran onto the field without his helmet on to argue . Which is a 15 yard personal foul that wasn't called .
Then caldwell chose to punt on a 4th and short which lead to a 7 yard punt at mid field
How does this channel only have less than 400 subs? They need so many more.
Thank you Jordan! We appreciate the sub! We have a ton of GREAT content coming soon
you can say you were one of the OG followers
California man here, I've been wanting the Detroit Lions to win since Barry Sanders.. 🙏
This Peyton’s place thing is INSANE! Whoever owns this channel please create a Patreon I will be the first one to sign up
Glad you enjoyed the video Christopher! We’re working on a lot of exciting things right now and will keep everyone updated on what’s coming next
Dope video. Love it and I’m no DET fan. Subbed ✅
Thank you for the sub! Who’s your team and is there any content you’d like to see?
@@firstteamfootball im a chargers fan. 1 idea I have is about the chargers Spanos Curse. Alex spanos made his millions at the expense of immigrants and there’s a supposed curse on the Chargers as long as the spanos are in control.
I don’t have any other recommendations but I do live watching doc style videos like this lions one u made. I’ll be on the lookout for me of these. Maybe a video could be teams cheating like the pats during bills years or the Steelers for intentionally hurting players, that was kept low key.
That’s great intel and a very unique story that I haven’t heard of! Look out for a Spanos video in the future 👀
Im a bills fan at heart but love what the lions have done & respect the transformation that made this current team!!! I was pulling for them hard to win it all this past season.
This is the first video I've seen that mentioned Chris spielman as the start of things - good to see it
He played a MASSIVE role and doesn’t get enough credit!
Not a Lions Fan but we're pulling for you Detroit. Love the culture your coach has built..
Love that you put a w against the cowboys week 17
Nice video. Hoping you get some subscribers and we see more of this kind of thing.
Thank you, Tony! We appreciate the support and we’ve got more on the way!
This is One Of The Damn BEST VIDEO OF OUR DETROIT LION'S ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊 Fing Blessing THANK YOU AND GO DETROIT LION'S ❤❤❤❤❤
Even though we lost in the NFC CG, I know the curse is broken. Dan and Brad will have statues built. It will happen
This is amazing.
I hope other fans can watch this video and see the horrible officiating that has cursed us through the years... On a brighter note I was at the Packers game last year when they turned the corner and could sense something different that day!!
Being a Lions fan my entire life, this was a very up and down video. 22. Barry! Patricia. Campbell & Holmes!
Really first class documentary..made me a Lions convert for sure.
Thank you! We have more long form, documentary style content on the way
The future is bright for my lions.