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Joe Schmidt, the Hall of Fame linebacker who led the Detroit Lions to their last championship in 1957, died Wednesday. He was 92 years old.
Joe Schmidt was "Mr. Detroit Lion" and redefined the linebacker position. The Lions should honor him with a statue at Ford Field.
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When we visited Joe Schmidt in 2017, he still fondly remembered his 1957 Detroit Lions. He was the captain and revealed what made the team great.
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A versatile talent who revolutionized his position, Lions legend and Hall of Fame LB Joe Schmidt died at the age of 92 on Wednesday.
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Legendary Detroit Lions linebacker Joe Schmidt has died at 92, the team announced in a statement Thursday. Schmidt died on Wednesday, but a cause of death wasn't revealed.
Joe Schmidt was "Mr. Detroit Lion" and redefined the linebacker position. The Lions should honor him with a statue at Ford Field.