The Detroit Lions have given football fans some of the most electrifying players the game has ever seen. Here is every Lion who earned the ultimate honor: a gold jacket and a place in Canton.
Barry Sanders
Barry Sanders was simply one of the greatest running backs to ever lace up a pair of cleats, and Lions fans were lucky enough to watch him do it in Honolulu blue and silver. His cuts, spins, and bursts through traffic left defenders grasping at air and left fans reaching for superlatives they could never quite find. His Pro Football Hall of Fame induction was a celebration not just of a career but of a style of play that felt more like art than athletics.
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Calvin Johnson
Calvin Johnson, known to the world as Megatron, redefined what was possible at the wide receiver position during his time with the Lions. His combination of size, speed, and sure hands made him a matchup nightmare that defensive coordinators lost sleep over. His Pro Football Hall of Fame induction was a proud moment for every Lions fan who got to watch him turn impossible catches into routine highlights on Sunday afternoons.
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The Whole Lineup on One Plaque
Can't pick just one? The Detroit Lions All-Time Greats plaque brings the franchise legends together on a single piece.
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Every Detroit Lions Hall of Famer
Every Pro Football Hall of Fame member who had a real playing stint with the Detroit Lions, ordered by their tenure with the franchise.
| Player | Years with Detroit Lions | Inducted | Primary Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Gatski | — | 1957 | Detroit Lions |
| Ollie Matson | — | 1963 | Detroit Lions |
| Dwight Freeney | — | 2017 | Detroit Lions |
| Alex Karras | 1958–1970 | — | Detroit Lions |
| Alex Wojciechowicz | 1938–1946 | — | Detroit Lions |
| Barry Sanders | 1989–1998 | — | Detroit Lions |
| Bill Dudley | — | — | Detroit Lions |
| Bobby Layne | 1950–1958 | — | Detroit Lions |
| Calvin Johnson | 2007–2015 | — | Detroit Lions |
| Charlie Sanders | 1968–1977 | — | Detroit Lions |
| Curley Culp | 1980–1981 | — | Detroit Lions |
| Dick Lane | 1960–1965 | — | Detroit Lions |
| Dick LeBeau | 1959–1972 | — | Detroit Lions |
| Dick Stanfel | 1952–1955 | — | Detroit Lions |
| Doak Walker | — | — | Detroit Lions |
| Dutch Clark | 1931–1932 1934–1938 | — | Detroit Lions |
| Hugh McElhenny | — | — | Detroit Lions |
| Jack Christiansen | 1951–1958 | — | Detroit Lions |
| Joe Schmidt | 1953–1965 | — | Detroit Lions |
| John Henry Johnson | 1957–1959 | — | Detroit Lions |
| Lem Barney | 1967–1977 | — | Detroit Lions |
| Lou Creekmur | 1950–1959 | — | Detroit Lions |
| Yale Lary | — | — | Detroit Lions |
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Each plaque includes genuine licensed trading cards. The exact card may vary slightly from the one pictured; you'll always get a genuine licensed card of this player.