When Lions Were Kings: The Detroit Lions and the Fabulous Fifties

by Richard Bak

Book Overview

An in-depth look at one of the most storied dynasties in Detroit sports history.

During the 1950s, the Detroit Lions were one of the most glamorous and successful teams in the National Football League, winning championships in 1952, 1953, and 1957, and regularly playing before packed houses at Briggs Stadium. In When Lions Were Kings: The Detroit Lions and the Fabulous Fifties, journalist and sports historian Richard Bak blends...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814350992
• ISBN13: 9780814350997
• Release Date: September 2023
• Publisher: Wayne State University Press
• Length: 279 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.