With the owner of the Lion's, Ford, dying...

[ravens533]

Sorry to hear about Mr. Ford's death. Poor Lions fans. They just get a new HC that might be able to get them on track and now they will have to deal with a new owner and all that it will entail. Wonder how much of Caldwell's contract is guaranteed.  Anyway..   RIP Mr. Ford. I am sure that the Lion's fan appreciated how much your loved the team.

[Mt. Crushmore]

R.I.P.

[52520Andrew]

R.I.P.

[George70]

I will be watching the situation in Detroit with some interest, as I am originally from Wyandotte, Michigan, near Detroit.

[Willbacker]

I don't know the details but didn't Ford have any heirs. RIP Mr Ford. Great vehicles.

[Sizzlebshu]

What makes this really sad is that in 51 years of owning the Lions, Ford never saw a Super Bowl appearence. 

[T3hRaven]

What makes this really sad is that in 51 years of owning the Lions, Ford never saw a Super Bowl appearence. 

 

Because he did a piss poor job running that team.

[Sizzlebshu]

Because he did a piss poor job running that team.

This especially considering Al Davis 

[T3hRaven]

This especially considering Al Davis 

 

And the pre-salary cap era, and Barry Sanders, and the talent they've had at times (like now).

[Sizzlebshu]

And the pre-salary cap era, and Barry Sanders, and the talent they've had at times (like now).

51 years and they haven't had a Super Bowl appearance. No other team has managed to attain that level of mediocrity. 

[PurpleCorsair]

Perhaps the curse of Bobby Layne will be lifted with a new owner.

[Moderator 3]

I read that his widow is taking over the team, USA Today I think.