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This is a list of Michigan Wolverines football players who have attained notability through their performance in the sport of American football and other endeavors. The list includes over 750 players, including more than 50 All-Americans, three Heisman Trophy winners (Tom Harmon, Desmond Howard and Charles Woodson), six U.S. Congressmen, and a President of the United States (Gerald Ford).
Detroit Lions roster – the team's active roster and practice squad, typically composed of 53 and 16 players, respectively. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] [ 8 ] Detroit Lions all-time roster – the team's all-time roster, composed of any player who has participated in at least one regular season or postseason game ( preseason games do not apply).
Terry Mills, member of 1989 Michigan national champions, NBA player for Detroit Pistons (born in Romulus) Mark Montgomery, player for Michigan State, head coach at Northern Illinois (raised in Inkster) Deanna Nolan, point guard for Detroit Shock, 3-time WNBA champion (born in Flint) Marcus Norris (born 1974), basketball player
In 1963, the Pro Football Hall of Fame was created to honor the history of professional American football and the individuals who have greatly influenced it. [6] Since the charter induction class of 1963, 23 individuals who have played, coached, or held an administrative position for the Lions have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Year Player Debut Team Position Notes 1947 Jack Karwales †: Chicago Cardinals: E NFL Champion () 1948 Len Ford †: Los Angeles Dons: DE NFL Champion (1950, 1954, 1955) Bob Mann
A total of 58 Detroit players have been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Gordie Howe holds regular season records for most games played (1687), most points (1809), and most goals (786). Howe was a member of a Stanley Cup-winning team four times with the Red Wings and his uniform number 9 was retired by the club.
Pages in category "Players of American football from Detroit" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 365 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The Detroit Lions all-time roster is split by name into the following two lists: Detroit Lions all-time roster (A–Las) Detroit Lions all-time roster (Lat–Z)