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Joseph Paul Schmidt (born January 18, 1932) is an American former professional football player and coach. He played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions for 13 years from 1953 to 1965.
When Schmidt started playing pro football, the Lions were traditionally a strong defensive team. Yet within a very short time after his first pro game, Joe was the defensive leader of the Lions. Later in his career, he was the team's field captain for nine straight seasons.
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- January 19, 1932
Jul 26, 2021 · Schmidt's play at middle linebacker made him an NFL star, prompting other teams to try and emulate Detroit's defensive success.
He played pro with Detroit 1953-65, was all-pro linebacker eight times, and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was the Detroit Lions' head coach 1967-72.
Joe Schmidt was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 1966 to 1972, finishing his career as the head coach of the Detroit Lions. Over his seven years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 47-43-8.
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Jan 28, 2024 · Detroit Hall of Famer Joe Schmidt was the centerpiece of a championship defense, winning titles in 1953 and 1957, the last time the Lions ruled the NFL.
