vinism

The Detroit Free Press notes that Barry Sanders was not the first Lions running back to leave the team in his prime. That honor belongs to Doak Walker. That's right. The same Doak Walker that the award for best college running back is named after. Walker left the Lions and football at the age of 28. Walker led the Lions to the NFL championships in 1952 and 1953. The were runners up in 1954. And in 1955, when Walker retired, they failed to make the championship game. Walker briefly toyed with a comeback in 1957, and played in Lions training camp. But he was uncomfortable with his role on the team, and left the squad. So let's see, Doak plays or is in training camp and the Lions win. No Doak, no titles. Curses anyone?