This is when I became a Lions fan, I was 10 years old. 40 years later I did not pass this down to my son. Even though he is a phenomenal current High School player for his team, he has never watched a full lions game. Your welcome son, I truly love you🕺
'81 was so close to being an all-time great year for the Lions. In the year of "The Catch" that vaulted Joe Montana and the Niners to their 1st SB Championship, the Lions beat both the 49ers and the Cowboys. They were 8 yards away from knocking off San Diego, who lost the AFC Championship Game in Cincinnati. A home win vs Tampa Bay in the final week, would've given them the NFC Central Division. Also, they had the 4th-highest scoring offense in the NFL (behind San Diego, Atlanta & Cincinnati) despite relying on their 3rd-string QB for most of the season. And until 2013, the Lions had never won a single road game vs the Redskins. All-time, they were 0-21 prior to 2013. This was their best shot, as they lost on a late FG, 33-31. They could easily have been 12-4, and possibly 13-3, which would've given them home-field advantage over San Francisco in the playoffs.
Coulda, woulda, shoulda, I've heard it all of my life with these Lions. They truly are cursed! They blew it big time in '81 and '80. The most heartbreaking of them all was in '83, when they finally won their division and then lost on a wide-right Eddie Murray field goal attempt in the final seconds on New Years Eve. You can find that game here on youtube, and memories of it still haunt me to this day! I cried that night. So did the Lions' players in the locker room following that game. I've waited all of my life for this team to do something. I'm hoping they will be in a Super Bowl before I die, but I doubt it! They suck that bad!
So many "almosts" in that season. Strong front 7 but a not so great secondary. It's been so long since the Lions have had a complete defense. You have to go back to the Joe Schmidt coached teams with Lem Barney, Mike Lucci, Dick Lebeau and Alex Karras. That was a great defense. Close games, heartbreaking defeats. Seems to be a Lions tradition no matter what year. That dropped Freddie Scott TD pass that became an interception in the Tampa Bay game was a killer. One day!! After so many heartbreaking close losses a Super Bowl seems as far away as ever in 2020. Love the Lions!!
The late Leonard Thompson was an unbelievably fast and underrated receiver. If those aren't the sharpest looking home uniforms in NFL history, I'd like to see the one that is.
@@larrymorton7039 -- It was set up perfectly. Last game of the season, at home, a sell out crowd with the winner taking the Division. The Lions laid an egg and it was really disappointing. Leonard was the man.
I was at game Joe Ferguson hits leanerd Thompson 4 touchdown tie game and Eddie Murray shanks extra point and uf course we loose glad Eddie did get ring whith cowboys cowboys
Billy Simms' career was spectacular but very short due to a catastrophic injury. But it seems like he was reincarnated a few years later by another guy with the initials B.S. and the number 20.
I noticed #60 "Al Bubba Baker" early in the video just by his stance. I completely forgot he played for the Lions to start his career. He has an unforgettable stance.
I heard Joe Theismann on a radio show in Detroit say a deal to the Lions was done. The Lions pulled it the next day after Hipples Monday night game. All the Lions needed was a good qb then
Monte Clark was a pretty underrated coach in my opinion cuz he worked with Don Shula in the early 70s and was a part of the undefeated ‘72 Miami Dolphins as their offensive coordinator. If the Lions ownership wasn’t so bad back then, the team would’ve done great under Monte’s watch
That Tampa game was my first Lions game. My dad took me. Awesome time with Dad, but still I ended up crying that day. This began years … decades … of emotional abuse at the hands of my Detroit Lions. They look good this year but poised for a collapse. Dad didn’t live long enough to see them when it all. Perhaps I will … but I’m getting long in the tooth.
That was problem of lions we never had a great qb till Matt Stafford then our lousy management ruined that Also hippel and Danielson both mediocre at best
@@paulettelee6977 Those Joe Schmidt teams, late 60s/early 70s, were strong teams. Dallas beat them in the 1970 playoff at The Cotton Bowl, but only managed 5 points against a hard-nosed Detroit defense. I was a Falcon fan and Atlanta never could beat them back then. Their receivers, McCollough, Ron Jessie, Charlie Sanders, and Larry Walton, were killer.
We saw a lot of Clint Eastwood Movies whenever the Lions hosted Monday Night Football in the 1980's because it is hard to sell out 80,000 seats no matter who you are.
Also Freddie Scott dropped an end zone td pass right in front of us end zone attendees @Silverdome week 16 81’ vs Bucs to ensure we didn’t win the division title Remember that Freddie ?
I live for these comment sections, so it bothers me that "sports odyssey" turns off the comments. And he's got so many of these videos. That keeps me away from his videos.
Did not have a capable QB to take them to the next level, Danielson and Hipple were capable but not superstars. Komlo's last season with the team were unproductive. The Lions had a prime chance to upgrade 2 years later to draft Marino and decided on fullback James Jones for a blocking back for Sims. Defense still had a formidable line led by Bubba Baker, Doug English (made the Pro Bowl in 1981), Dave Pureifory, and William Gay.
I think that Billy Sims is forgotten about a lot because of Barry Sanders and the fact that Barry had the same number. I really think the Lions should have retired number 20 before Barry got there and that might have made a difference.
The Lions used to be successful on the road. Then they moved into a dome and became accustomed to playing indoors. The Ford Family is to blame. Ford = Found On Road Dead
40 years later… 29 losing seasons, one playoff win. How is this team so consistently terrible? Attention free agent and rookies: If the Lions give you a contract, don't sign it. You're a great football player, but if you sign that contract you'll just be a Lion.
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Oakland Raiders game was my first Lions game with my Dad. A lot of kicks but great stuff from Al Baker and Billy Sims.
Most underrated Back in History. He is a top 10 back, but always forgotten.
Back in the early 80s the Lions were on television a lot in Cleveland. I saw a good 10 games with Hipple in the 80s.
ANY Billy Sims highlights I can get, I'm taking them!!!
Great uniforms, Madden brought back the all silver this year
This is when I became a Lions fan, I was 10 years old.
40 years later I did not pass this down to my son. Even though he is a phenomenal current High School player for his team, he has never watched a full lions game.
Your welcome son, I truly love you🕺
Smart move! From a Viking fan born and raised in Michigan. By the way I love Monday radio.
Your prayers may have been answered this year
'81 was so close to being an all-time great year for the Lions. In the year of "The Catch" that vaulted Joe Montana and the Niners to their 1st SB Championship, the Lions beat both the 49ers and the Cowboys. They were 8 yards away from knocking off San Diego, who lost the AFC Championship Game in Cincinnati. A home win vs Tampa Bay in the final week, would've given them the NFC Central Division.
Also, they had the 4th-highest scoring offense in the NFL (behind San Diego, Atlanta & Cincinnati) despite relying on their 3rd-string QB for most of the season.
And until 2013, the Lions had never won a single road game vs the Redskins. All-time, they were 0-21 prior to 2013. This was their best shot, as they lost on a late FG, 33-31. They could easily have been 12-4, and possibly 13-3, which would've given them home-field advantage over San Francisco in the playoffs.
Coulda, woulda, shoulda, I've heard it all of my life with these Lions. They truly are cursed! They blew it big time in '81 and '80. The most heartbreaking of them all was in '83, when they finally won their division and then lost on a wide-right Eddie Murray field goal attempt in the final seconds on New Years Eve. You can find that game here on youtube, and memories of it still haunt me to this day! I cried that night. So did the Lions' players in the locker room following that game. I've waited all of my life for this team to do something. I'm hoping they will be in a Super Bowl before I die, but I doubt it! They suck that bad!
@@astrotherapist They are cursed because of the Ford Family.
@@astrotherapisttraitor
That Dallas game is one of the greatest games I ever watched. Would love to see it posted.
Too bad Lions won by having too many men on field.
@@mrg8581 Yeah, those poor Cowboys. Never once got a break from the refs
@@Nhamp2000 exactly
So many "almosts" in that season. Strong front 7 but a not so great secondary. It's been so long since the Lions have had a complete defense. You have to go back to the Joe Schmidt coached teams with Lem Barney, Mike Lucci, Dick Lebeau and Alex Karras. That was a great defense. Close games, heartbreaking defeats. Seems to be a Lions tradition no matter what year. That dropped Freddie Scott TD pass that became an interception in the Tampa Bay game was a killer.
One day!! After so many heartbreaking close losses a Super Bowl seems as far away as ever in 2020. Love the Lions!!
Was in the house for the Freddy Scott drop
And was in the opposite end zone seats when William Logan housed a Lion fumble to seal the game
The late Leonard Thompson was an unbelievably fast and underrated receiver. If those aren't the sharpest looking home uniforms in NFL history, I'd like to see the one that is.
Leonard Thompson was my Guy. I remember this season so well and it still hurt that Doug Williams ended our Division title.
@@larrymorton7039 -- It was set up perfectly. Last game of the season, at home, a sell out crowd with the winner taking the Division. The Lions laid an egg and it was really disappointing. Leonard was the man.
Saw it all at the Silverdome
@@kenhenig2610 -- That was a huge, cavernous stadium. When it was sold out and loud, it was.........LOUD!!!!
I was at game Joe Ferguson hits leanerd Thompson 4 touchdown tie game and Eddie Murray shanks extra point and uf course we loose glad Eddie did get ring whith cowboys cowboys
Billy Simms' career was spectacular but very short due to a catastrophic injury. But it seems like he was reincarnated a few years later by another guy with the initials B.S. and the number 20.
Yeah, that really sucked. I loved Billy. Halfway to the HOF.
I noticed #60 "Al Bubba Baker" early in the video just by his stance. I completely forgot he played for the Lions to start his career. He has an unforgettable stance.
@@AlbertEinsteinSpock He played for the Detroit Lions and I was only 6 years old.
@@AlbertEinsteinSpock No. O-H-I-O! Go Buckeyes!
I'll take those Lions teams over the current ones any day, they had heart.
Your former QB had/has huge heart. He ballin with Rams....hmmm.
@@briandavidson1946Stafford is extremely overrated
I heard Joe Theismann on a radio show in Detroit say a deal to the Lions was done. The Lions pulled it the next day after Hipples Monday night game. All the Lions needed was a good qb then
The 81 Lions home/road splits were remarkable (1-7 on the road, 7-1 at home)
Monte Clark was a pretty underrated coach in my opinion cuz he worked with Don Shula in the early 70s and was a part of the undefeated ‘72 Miami Dolphins as their offensive coordinator. If the Lions ownership wasn’t so bad back then, the team would’ve done great under Monte’s watch
That Tampa game was my first Lions game. My dad took me. Awesome time with Dad, but still I ended up crying that day. This began years … decades … of emotional abuse at the hands of my Detroit Lions. They look good this year but poised for a collapse. Dad didn’t live long enough to see them when it all. Perhaps I will … but I’m getting long in the tooth.
They were a formidable team. Had that fast pass rush...Both Danielson and Hipple were great QBs there. Like the silver numbers on the jerseys.
Those were the slickest uniforms ever.
That was problem of lions we never had a great qb till Matt Stafford then our lousy management ruined that Also hippel and Danielson both mediocre at best
@@paulettelee6977 Those Joe Schmidt teams, late 60s/early 70s, were strong teams. Dallas beat them in the 1970 playoff at The Cotton Bowl, but only managed 5 points against a hard-nosed Detroit defense. I was a Falcon fan and Atlanta never could beat them back then. Their receivers, McCollough, Ron Jessie, Charlie Sanders, and Larry Walton, were killer.
We saw a lot of Clint Eastwood Movies whenever the Lions hosted Monday Night Football in the 1980's because it is hard to sell out 80,000 seats no matter who you are.
Also Freddie Scott dropped an end zone td pass right in front of us end zone attendees
@Silverdome week 16 81’ vs Bucs to ensure we didn’t win the division title
Remember that Freddie ?
I loved eric the monday nite ledgein just whish he didnt hurt knee and he was thoughist qb we ever had
The thing I
Remember about
The bears game
Was it happened to be “blacked” out on MNF in our market 👎
One playoff victory since Ike was president. The Lions are NFL fodder.
They used to be a powerhouse. Then the Fords bought the team and turned them into NFL fodder.
Do you have the Raiders vs Lions game from 1981 at the Silverdome?
It's on You tube, great game, my first, Eddie Murrey, Al Bubba Baker & Billy Sims
I live for these comment sections, so it bothers me that "sports odyssey" turns off the comments. And he's got so many of these videos. That keeps me away from his videos.
Did not have a capable QB to take them to the next level, Danielson and Hipple were capable but not superstars. Komlo's last season with the team were unproductive. The Lions had a prime chance to upgrade 2 years later to draft Marino and decided on fullback James Jones for a blocking back for Sims. Defense still had a formidable line led by Bubba Baker, Doug English (made the Pro Bowl in 1981), Dave Pureifory, and William Gay.
Eric Stevens whipple was a excellent qb
Hipple was not the problem. He actually was very good. Danielson was pathetic
Just think if the lions would have had both billy and barry at the same time that scary
Not sure why the Lions current home uniform numbers not outlined in white.
It's really too bad...the '81 Lions matched up MUCH better with Dallas than Tampa Bay did. Would've been a much more compelling game IMHO.
I think that Billy Sims is forgotten about a lot because of Barry Sanders and the fact that Barry had the same number. I really think the Lions should have retired number 20 before Barry got there and that might have made a difference.
Billy was best running back lions ever had barry 2nd and doak walker 3rd
They could have been 5-11 but they very well could have also been 14-2!!!! So many heart breaking losses
Anyone know the music that starts at 19:51?
Freddie F'ing Scott!
12 men on the field against the cowboys
Eric Hipple was a real good QB
Did John Facenda ever narrated a Detroit Lions highlight film?
He was busy narrating highlight reels for good teams. Football and baseball.
Yes, he did the 1983 Lions team video
@@rmartin7558 😄😄😄😄😄😄
If the Lions weren't so putrid on the road in 1981, they'd have won the Central easily. 1-7 on the road? Pathetic.
The Lions used to be successful on the road. Then they moved into a dome and became accustomed to playing indoors. The Ford Family is to blame.
Ford = Found On Road Dead
SOL...even in the 80's SMH
#SOLforever !
Hipple was so much better than Danielson. Its a shame he got injured
40 years later… 29 losing seasons, one playoff win. How is this team so consistently terrible? Attention free agent and rookies: If the Lions give you a contract, don't sign it. You're a great football player, but if you sign that contract you'll just be a Lion.
One word: Ownership.
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