Joe Schmidt, the Hall of Fame linebacker who helped the Detroit Lions win NFL championships in 1953 and 1957 and later coached the team, has died. He was 92. The Lions said family informed the team ...

Joe Schmidt played for the Pittsburgh Panthers in college before his legendary two-decades-long career for the Detroit Lions as both a player and a coach.

Joe Schmidt was "Mr. Detroit Lion" and redefined the linebacker position. The Lions should honor him with a statue at Ford ...

Hall of Fame linebacker Joe Schmidt, who played a key role in the Detroit Lions’ success during two of their four NFL ...

Joe Schmidt, a Hall of Fame linebacker who helped the Detroit Lions to two NFL Championships in the 1950s and later coached the team, has died. He was 92. The Lions said the family informed the team ...

Hall-of-Fame linebacker Joe Schmidt passed away this week at the age of 92. The Lions will honor him with a moment of silence ...

NFL Hall of Famer and Detroit Lions legend Joe Schmidt has died at 92; he played for the Lions, later coached them and was a ...