Spending twelve of his twenty-one seasons in Detroit, “Steady” Eddie Murray lived up to that moniker as one of the most dependable Place Kickers in NFL history.  Murray was a two time Pro Bowler and would twice lead the NFL in Field Goal Percentage.

At one time the Detroit Lions leading rusher, Altie Taylor was a Detroit Lion for seven of his eight seasons and was named the Offensive MVP by the team in 1973.  Taylor would have over 6,000 All-Purpose Yards as a Lion with 30 Touchdowns.

A Detroit Lion for all but his final season in the NFL, Harley Sewell was a solidifying figure at the Left Guard position.  Sewell would make four Pro Bowls and was a big part of the Lions’ success in the 1950s, helping them win the 1953 and 1957 NFL Championship.

A Detroit Lion for the best six years of his eleven-year career, with the new return rules, it is safe for us to say that Mel Gray will go down in history as the best return specialist in Lions history.  Gray wasn’t used much in the offense, but he was such a star returner amassing nearly 7,000 Return Yards with 7 TDs that he earned a spot here.  He was a three-time First Team All-Pro because of it.