1935 Detroit Lions season

1935 Detroit Lions season
OwnerGeorge A. Richards
General managerPotsy Clark
Head coachPotsy Clark
Home fieldUniversity of Detroit Stadium
Results
Record7–3–2
Division place1st NFL Western
Playoff finishWon NFL Championship
(vs. Giants) 26–7

The 1935 Detroit Lions season was the franchise's 6th season in the National Football League (NFL) and second in Detroit. Under fifth-year head coach Potsy Clark, the Lions placed first in the NFL's Western Division and defeated the New York Giants 26–7 in the NFL Championship Game for their first league title.

The leading offensive players were Dutch Clark, who led the NFL with 55 points, and Ernie Caddel, who led the league with 621 yards from scrimmage and 6.4 yards per touch.


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