The

1934 Events January–February * January 1 – The International Telecommunication Union, a specialist agency of the League of Nations, is established. * January 15 – The 8.0 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake, Nepal–Bihar earthquake strik ...

Detroit Lions The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit. The Lions compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) North Division. The team play their home games at Ford ...

season was the fifth season in franchise history. It was the first season the team played in

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; the franchise had previously played as the

Portsmouth Spartans The professional American football team now known as the Detroit Lions previously played in Portsmouth, Ohio, as the Portsmouth Spartans, from its founding in 1928 to its relocation to Detroit in 1934. Originally drawing players from defunct indepe ...

Portsmouth, Ohio Portsmouth is a city in and the county seat of Scioto County, Ohio, United States. Located in southern Ohio south of Chillicothe, it lies on the north bank of the Ohio River, across from Kentucky, just east of the mouth of the Scioto River. ...

, a city with a population of approximately 40,000. Under head coach

Potsy Clark George M. "Potsy" Clark (March 20, 1894 – November 8, 1972) was an American football and baseball player, coach, and athletics administrator. He served as the head football coach at Michigan Agricultural College, now Michigan State University, ( ...

, the Lions won their first ten games (of which the first seven were shutouts) before losing three straight games to end the season. They finished in second place in the NFL Western Division behind the undefeated

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. The lions started 10-0 as did the Bears, but Detroit lost the 3 remaining games whilst Chicago won their 3 remaining fixtures. Three Lions ranked among the NFL leaders in rushing yardage:

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with 763 yards (third), Ernie Caddel with 528 yards (fifth), and

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with 517 yards (seventh). Two Lions also ranked among the league leaders in points scored: Dutch Clark with 73 points (second) and

Glenn Presnell Glenn Emery "Press" Presnell (July 28, 1905 – September 13, 2004) was an American football player, coach, and college athletics administrator. He set the NFL single-season scoring record in 1933 and led the league in total offense. He was the ...

with 63 points (third). Clark also led the NFL with 1,146 yards of

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and ranked among the league leaders with 13 extra points made (second) and 383 passing yards (fourth).

Harry Ebding Harry Joseph Ebding (September 12, 1906 – September 11, 1980) was a professional American football End in the National Football League (NFL). He played seven seasons for the Portsmouth Spartans (1931–1933) and the Detroit Lions (1934–1937). ...

led the NFL with 264 receiving yards and 22.0 receiving yards per game.

Schedule

Standings

Game summaries

Game 1: New York Giants

On September 23, 1934, the Lions opened their first season in Detroit with a 9–0 victory over the

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before a crowd of 12,000 persons at the

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drop-kicked a field goal from the 20-yard line in the third quarter, and

Father Lumpkin Roy Lee "Father" Lumpkin (January 27, 1907March 31, 1974) was an American football player. A native of Jefferson, Texas, Lumpkin attended high school in Dallas. He played college football for Georgia Tech and was an All-Southern fullback for ...

intercepted an

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pass and returned it 45 yards for the Lions' first touchdown. On offense, the Lions gained 187 yards of total offense, 185 rushing yards and only two passing yards (one completion on three passes). On defense, the Lions held

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's Giants to 153 yards, 109 rushing and 36 passing (two completions and two interceptions on 18 passes). The Lions fumbled five times in the game and gave up 45 yards on penalties. The Lions' starting lineup in their first game in Detroit was as follows:

(right end),

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(right tackle), Ox Emerson (right guard),

Chuck Bernard Joseph Charles Bernard (August 29, 1911 – March 1962) was an American football player. He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines from 1931 to 1933 teams and was the starting center on the 1932 and 1933 teams that compiled a com ...

(center),

Maury Bodenger Maury "Bodie" Bodenger (1909–1960) was a professional American football player who played offensive lineman for three seasons for the Portsmouth Spartans/Detroit Lions. He played college football at Tulane Tulane University, officia ...

(left guard), Jack Johnson (left tackle),

Bill McKalip William Ward McKalip (June 5, 1907 – July 11, 1993) is a former American football end and half back who played four seasons in the NFL with the Portsmouth Spartans/ Detroit Lions. College career McKalip chose to enroll at Oregon State for hi ...

(left end), Dutch Clark (quarterback), Ernie Caddell (right halfback), Father Lumpkin (left halfback), and

(fullback). Detroit substitutes who appeared in the game were backs Frank Christensen,

, and Bob Rowe, ends Buster Mitchell and John Schneller, and tackles Sam Knox and

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Game 2: Chicago Cardinals

On September 30, 1934, the Lions defeated the

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, 6–0, before a crowd of 7,000 at University of Detroit Stadium.

scored on a two-yard touchdown run five minutes into the game; Clark then missed on his drop-kick for the extra point.

had a key interception to stop a Chicago drive at midfield. The Lions were held to 119 rushing yards in the game. A group of

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, including

Mickey Cochrane Gordon Stanley "Mickey" Cochrane (April 6, 1903 – June 28, 1962), nicknamed "Black Mike", was an American professional baseball player, manager and coach. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the Philadelphia Athletics and Detro ...

Schoolboy Rowe Lynwood Thomas "Schoolboy" Rowe (January 11, 1910 – January 8, 1961) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball, primarily for the Detroit Tigers (1932–42) and Philadelphia Phillies (1943, 1946–49). He was a three-time A ...

Elon Hogsett Elon Chester "Chief" Hogsett (November 2, 1903 – July 17, 2001) was a professional baseball pitcher who threw with a left-handed submarine motion. He played in Major League Baseball from 1929 to 1938 plus a final season in 1944, appearing in 3 ...

, and

Elden Auker Elden LeRoy "Submarine" Auker (September 21, 1910 – August 4, 2006) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher with the Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Browns between 1933 and 1942. Auker batted and threw right-handed. Auker w ...

, watched the game from a midfield box before the start of the

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three days later. The Lions' starting lineup against the Cardinals was

(right end),

(right tackle), Ox Emerson (right guard),

(center),

(left guard), Jack Johnson (left tackle),

(left end), Dutch Clark (quarterback), Ernie Caddell (right halfback), Father Lumpkin (left halfback), and Frank Christensen (fullback). Detroit substitutes who appeared in the game were backs

, Bob Rowe, and Bill McWilliams; ends Buster Mitchell and John Schneller; guards Thomas Hupke and Russ Lay; and center

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Game 3: at Green Bay Packers

On October 7, 1934, the Lions defeated the Green Bay Packers, 3–0, before a crowd of 8,000 at City Stadium in

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. The only points of the game were scored on a 54-yard field goal kicked from placement by backup quarterback

. The ''

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'' reported that Presnell's kick was "probably the longest kick for a score in the record" of NFL competition. On offense, the Lions gained 172 total yards, 101 rushing (led by

with 54 yards), and 71 passing (five completions out of 22 passes, including a 30-yard gain on a pass from

to Ernie Caddel). On defense, the Lions held the Packers to 123 total yards, 115 rushing and eight passing (two completions and one interceptions on eight passes). The Lions' starting lineup against the Packers was John Schneller (right end),

(right tackle), Ox Emerson (right guard),

(center),

(left guard), Jack Johnson (left tackle), Buster Mitchell (left end), Dutch Clark (quarterback), Ernie Caddell (right halfback),

(left halfback), and Frank Christensen (fullback). Detroit substitutes who appeared in the game were

(left end),

(center), Russ Lay (right guard), Ace Gutowsky (left halfback),

(quarterback),

(end),

Ray Richards Raymond William Richards (July 16, 1906 – September 18, 1974) was an American football player and coach on both the college and professional levels, including head coach for the Chicago Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). Richard ...

, Thomas Hupke, and

Game 4: at Philadelphia Eagles

On October 7, 1934, the Lions defeated the Philadelphia Eagles, 10–0, before a crowd of 10,000 at the

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. Ernie Caddel ran nine yards for the game's only touchdown in the second quarter, and

drop-kicked the extra point. Caddel also had the longest run of the game at 53 yards. Clark added a field goal from the 25-yard line in the fourth quarter. On offense, the Lions rushed for 145 yards and tallied 36 passing yards (four completions out of 18 passes). On defense, the Lions held the Eagles to 131 rushing yards (80 by Swede Hanson) and five completions on 26 passes for 20 yards. The Lions' starting lineup against the Eagles was John Schneller (right end),

(right tackle), Ox Emerson (right guard),

(center),

(left guard), Jack Johnson (left tackle), Buster Mitchell (left end),

(quarterback), Ernie Caddell (right halfback), Frank Christensen (left halfback), and

(fullback). Detroit substitutes who appeared in the game were McKalip (left end), Emerick (left tackle), Hupke (left guard),

(center), Richards (right guard), Knox (right tackle), Ebding (right end), Dutch Clark (quarterback),

(left halfback), Bill McWilliams (right halfback), and Bob Rowe (fullback).

Game 5: Boston Redskins

On October 17, 1934, in a Wednesday night game, the Lions defeated the

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, 24–0, before a crowd of 12,000 at the University of Detroit Stadium.

began the scoring late in the second quarter with a field goal from the 33-yard line. At the start of the second half,

returned the kickoff to Boston's 20-yard line. Frank Christensen scored a touchdown nine plays later on a short run. On the next Detroit drive, the Lions gained 30 yards to Boston's 25-yard line on a pass from Clark to

. After an injury to

entered the game and scored a touchdown on a six-yard run. In the fourth quarter, Ernie Caddel ran around the right end for a 52-yard gain to Boston's five-yard line.

ran around the left end for the final touchdown. Clark added two extra points on drop-kicks, and Presnell placekicked another. On defense, the ''

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'' described the Lions play as "almost flawless". They held a Boston team featuring

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to 112 total yards, as the Redskins attempted 16 passes, completed only three and had four passes intercepted. The Lions' starting lineup against the Redskins was Harry Ebding (right end),

(right tackle), Ox Emerson (right guard),

(center),

(left guard), Jack Johnson (left tackle),

(left end), Dutch Clark (quarterback), Ernie Caddell (right halfback), Father Lumpkin (left halfback), and Frank Christensen (fullback). Detroit substitutes who appeared in the game were John Schneller (right end), Glenn Presnell (right halfback), Buster Mitchell (left end),

(center),

(left guard), Ace Gutowsky (left halfback), Sam Knox (right tackle), Thomas Hupke (right guard),

(right tackle),

(right guard), Bob Rowe (right halfback), and Bill McWilliams (left halfback).

Game 6: Brooklyn Dodgers

On October 22, in a Monday night game, the Lions defeated the

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, 28–0, before a crowd of 11,000 at University of Detroit Stadium. After a scoreless first half,

scored three touchdowns in the third quarter and

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ed three extra points. Clark's second touchdown came on a 72-yard run. His third touchdown came on a short run which was set up when Frank Christensen intercepted a pass and returned it to Brooklyn's three-yard line. In the fourth quarter,

substituted for Clark at quarterback and scored a touchdown on a seven-yard run. The Lions rushed for 257 yards in the game, and the ''

'' credited

: "Pop Lumpkin, Lion blocking back, clearly demonstrated Monday night that he is as good a blocking back as there is in the business. Pop boxed tackles, blocked ends, blocked for punt handlers and always was in front of the play in the secondary. Pop was in front of Clark clearing the way on every one of Dutch's brilliant runs." On defense, the Lions held the Dodgers (featuring Shipwreck Kelly) to 56 rushing yards, and the Dodgers' leading passer

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was unable to complete a single pass. As a team, the Dodgers completed one of 10 passes for five yards and had four passes intercepted by the Lions. A fight in the fourth quarter between Buster Mitchell and Ollie Sansen resulted in the ejection of both players. The Lions' starting lineup against the Dodgers was John Schneller (right end),

(right tackle), Ox Emerson (right guard),

(center), Thomas Hupke (left guard), Jack Johnson (left tackle), Buster Mitchell (left end), Dutch Clark (quarterback), Ernie Caddell (right halfback), Father Lumpkin (left halfback), and Frank Christensen (fullback). Detroit substitutes who appeared in the game were

(right end),

(left end),

(left guard),

(center), Glenn Presnell (right halfback),

(fullback), Sam Knox (right tackle),

(left tackle), Bob Rowe (left halfback), and Bill McWilliams (right halfback).

Game 7: at Cincinnati Reds

On October 28, 1934, the Lions defeated the

Cincinnati Reds The Cincinnati Reds are an American professional baseball team based in Cincinnati. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) National League Central, Central division and were a charter member of ...

, 38–0, before a crowd of 5,000 in

. The game was described as a "home coming" for the Lions who had played in southern Ohio as the

one year earlier. Led by

's blocking, the Lions rushed for 373 yards. The Lions outgained the Reds by 485 yards (373 rushing and 112 passing) to 81 (60 rushing and 21 passing).

scored two touchdowns and kicked a field goal.

scored a touchdown and kicked a field goal, and additional touchdowns were scored by Lumpkin and

. The Lions intercepted four Cincinnati passes, but were penalized six times for 60 yards. The Lions' victory over the Reds extended the team's streak of shutout victories to seven games, tying an NFL record set by the 1921 Akron Pros. The record has not been matched since 1934. The Lions' starting lineup against the Reds was

(right end),

(right tackle), Ox Emerson (right guard),

(center),

(left guard), Jack Johnson (left tackle),

(left end), Dutch Clark (quarterback), Ernie Caddell (right halfback), Father Lumpkin (left halfback), and Ace Gutowsky (fullback). Detroit substitutions included ends Buster Mitchell and John Schneller, guards/tackles Sam Knox,

and

, and backs Frank Christensen, Glenn Presnell, and Bill McWilliams.

Game 8: Pittsburgh Pirates

On November 4, 1934, the Lions defeated the

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, 40–7. The Lions rushed for 426 yards against the Pirates, a total that remains a single-game NFL record.

Game 9: at Chicago Cardinals

On November 11, 1934, the Lions defeated the

, 17–13.

Game 10: St. Louis Gunners

On November 18, 1934, the Lions defeated the

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, 40–7.

Game 11: Green Bay Packers

On November 25, 1934, the Lions lost to the

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, 3–0, in front of a crowd of 12,000 spectators in Detroit. Neither team scored in the first three quarters.

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kicked a 38-yard field goal in the fourth quarter. The Lions' starting lineup against the Packers was

(right end),

(right tackle), Ox Emerson (right guard),

(center),

(left guard), Jack Johnson (left tackle),

(left end),

(quarterback), Ernie Caddell (right halfback),

(left halfback), and Frank Christensen (fullback).

Game 12: Chicago Bears

On Thanksgiving Day, November 29, 1934, the Lions lost to the

, 19–16, before a record crowd of 26,000 at University of Detroit Stadium. With the victory, the Bears secured the NFL Western Division championship over the second-place Lions. Detroit took a 16 to 7 lead at halftime, as

scored two touchdowns,

kicked an extra point, and

kicked a 34-yard field goal. The Bears scored on two field goals by

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in the third quarter. The winning score followed

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's fourth-quarter interception of a

pass that was returned to Detroit's four-yard line.

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threw a game-winning touchdown pass to Bill Hewitt. The Lions rushed for 201 yards in the game and held the Bears to 116 rushing yards. The Lions' starting lineup against the Bears was John Schneller (right end),

(right tackle), Ox Emerson (right guard),

(center), Sam Knox (left guard), Jack Johnson (left tackle), Buster Mitchell (left end), Dutch Clark (quarterback), Ernie Caddell (right halfback), Father Lumpkin (left halfback), and Ace Gutowsky (fullback). Detroit substitutions included Curly Hinchman, Bob Rowe, Glenn Presnell,

, and

Game 13: at Chicago Bears

On Sunday, December 2, 1934, the Lions lost again to the Bears, this time by a 10–7 score at

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in Chicago. In the first quarter, Chicago's

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blocked a

punt, and the Bears took over at Detroit's 27-yard line.

scored a touchdown, and

kicked the extra point. Manders added a field goal in the second quarter. In the fourth quarter,

ran 33 yards for a touchdown and kicked the extra point. The Lions' starting lineup against the Bears was

(right end),

(right tackle), Sam Knox (right guard),

(center), Ox Emerson (left guard),

(left tackle),

(left end), Dutch Clark (quarterback), Ernie Caddell (right halfback), Curly Hinchman (left halfback), and

(fullback).

Roster

, center, kicker, punter, return specialist *

, left guard * Ernie Caddel, wingback * Frank Christensen, fullback *

, right tackle *

, tailback *

, right end *

, tackle * Ox Emerson, right guard *

, fullback *

Curly Hinchman Hubert Edward Hinchman (November 12, 1907 – January 9, 1968) was an American football player. He played college football at Butler and professional football in the National Football League (NFL) as a back for the Chicago Cardinals in 1933 and 1 ...

, back * Tom Hupke, guard * Jack Johnson, left tackle * Sam Knox, guard * Russ Lay *

, blocking back *

, left end * Bill McWilliams * Buster Mitchell, left end *

, tailback *

, center *

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* John Schneller, right end

Awards and records

Eight Lions received

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honors in 1934 as follows: * Quarterback

: NFL (1st team);

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(1st team); ''Collyer's Eye'' (1st team); ''

'' (1st team); and ''

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'' (1st team). * Guard Ox Emerson: NFL (2nd team); United Press (1st team); ''Collyer's Eye'' (1st team); ''Chicago Daily News'' (1st team) * Tackle

: NFL (1st team); United Press (2nd team); ''Collyer's Eye'' (1st team); ''Green Bay Press-Gazette'' (2nd team) * End

: NFL (2nd team); United Press (2nd team); ''Green Bay Press-Gazette'' (1st team); ''Chicago Daily News'' (2nd team) * Halfback

: United Press (2nd team); ''Chicago Daily News'' (2nd team) * End Buster Mitchell: United Press (1st team) * End

: NFL (2nd team) * Fullback

: NFL (2nd team)

References

External links

1934 Detroit Lions on Pro Football Reference

1934 Detroit Lions on jt-sw.com

1934 Detroit Lions on The Football Database
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