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Detroit Lions Playoff History

Dating back to 1929, the Lions have not made as much noise in the playoffs as some might have expected given that they are one of the oldest franchises. In their 91 years of existence, they have been able to make 17 playoff appearances with five coming before the Super Bowl era. That includes 4 division championships and 4 conference championships. In the history of the Super Bowl though, the Lions haven’t made or won any.

Lions Playoff Appearances

The Lions first playoff appearance came way back in 1935 under coach Potsy Clark in which that was his only playoff appearance with the team. They made the playoffs four times in the 50s under two different coaches including Buddy Parker who led them to the playoffs from 1952-1954 and George Wilson who led them in 1957. They did not see their next playoff appearance until 1970 under Joe Schmidt and then again in back to back years in 1982 and 1983 under Monte Clark. The Wayne Fontes era in Detroit did not disappoint as he was able to lead them to four playoffs in his eight-year stint in 1991 and 1993-1995. Bobby Ross then took over where they saw two more playoff appearances in 1997 and 1999. They did not see any playoff appearances in the 2000s but did see three in the 2010s in 2011 with Jim Schwartz and in 2014 and 2016 with Jim Caldwell.

Lions Division Championships

In the 17 playoff appearances that the Detroit Lions have been to, only 4 of them have come as division champions. Their first division championship came in 1935 under coach Potsy Clark who was their head coach from 1931-1940. Their second division title came in 1983 under Monte Clark while their starting quarterback at the time was Eric Hipple. In the Wane Fontes era from 1988 to 1996, they saw 2 division championships and both of them came with Rodney Peete under center. Those division titles came in 1991 and 1993 which was also their most recent one as well.

Lions Conference Championships

Along with having 4 division championships, the Detroit Lions also have 4 conference championships as well. Their first one came in 1952 in the Buddy Parker era with Bobby Lane at the helm of things under center. Their second conference title came just one year later in 1953 under Buddy Parker as well and also with Bobby Lane. They then won their third straight conference title in 1954 also with Parker and Lane and their last and most recent conference championship came in 1957 with George Wilson calling the plays but also with Bobby Lane.

Lions Super Bowl Victories

The Lions have unfortunately not won any championships during the Super Bowl era that started back in 1966. They have, however, they have won four NFL Championships prior to the Super Bowl era dating back to their first one in 1935 and their next three coming in the 50s in 1952, 1953 and 1957.

Since the beginning of the Super Bowl era, Lions Super Bowl 59 betting sites accepting US players haven't had to worry too much about them as they’ve only made the postseason 12 times since. Oddsmakers might be turning a new leaf though with the Lions Super Bowl 59 odds opening at their lowest point since 1996.

1957 NFL West Divisional Round: Lions Largest Comeback

In their over 90 season franchise history, the Detroit Lions have been one of the NFL’s best franchises when it comes to making up large deficits. The largest deficit they have ever overcome in a playoff game came on December 22, 1957, during the NFL West Divisional Round against the San Francisco 49ers. San Francisco took a 27-7 lead on a Gordie Soltau field goal early in the third quarter; however, a 1 yard touchdown rush by Detroit running back Tom Tracy began a run that saw the Lions outscore the 49ers 24-0. The comeback was led by Tracy, who punched in two touchdowns on the game, as well as fellow running back Gene Gedman who found the end zone once as well. Gedman’s touchdown put the Lions ahead 28-27 to complete the 20 point comeback, though kicker Jim Martin would add a 13 yard field goal onto that total to bring the final score to 31-27.