Joe Schmidt, Legendary Detroit Lions Linebacker and Coach, Dies at 92

Schmidt led the Lions to their last championship in 1957 and revolutionized the middle linebacker position.

Joe Schmidt, a Hall of Fame linebacker and former Detroit Lions coach, passed away at the age of 92.
Schmidt was instrumental in leading the Lions to their 1957 NFL championship, their last to date.
He was an eight-time first-team All-Pro and a key figure in the development of the modern middle linebacker role.
Schmidt spent 20 years with the Lions, including 13 seasons as a player and seven as a head coach.
He is remembered for his leadership on and off the field, including his efforts to establish the NFL Players Association.