Lions Great Joe Schmidt played 13 seasons in the NFL and was named to 8 All Pro teams. Named to the Hall of Fame in 1973.
Detroit Lions Great Joe Schmidt
Ram Les Josephson can't keep Darris McCord and the rest of that great Detroit Lions defense of the mid-60s converges on an unfortunate Ram runner. The other Lions here are linebackers Joe Schmidt and Ernie Clark. Alex Karras can be been in the background on the left.
Darris McCord and Joe Schmidt Stop a Rams Ball Carrier in 1965
![Mid 1950s NFL - Detroit Lions Hall of Fame linebacker Joe Schmidt has the ball as he returns it against the Lions. #21, Carl Karilivacz tries to get a block on [we think] Packer guard Joe Skibinski.](https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F11%2Fjoe-schmidt-return-against-green-bay-in-the-1950s-940x613.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg "Joe Schmidt 3")
Mid 1950s NFL - Detroit Lions Hall of Fame linebacker Joe Schmidt has the ball as he returns it against the Lions. #21, Carl Karilivacz tries to get a block on [we think] Packer guard Joe Skibinski.
Joe Schmidt return against Green Bay in the 1950s
Green Bay runner Jim Taylor finds the going tough against Joe Schmidt, Wayne Walker, Dick LeBeau and the rest of the Detroit defense here in this early 1960s contest between the Packers and Lions.
Joe Schmidt and Dick LeBeau stop Jim Taylor in the early 1960s NFL
Johnny Unitas comes under a heavy Detroit Lions rush in this Rob Riger photo. At left Lenny Moore does what he can to keep Wayne Walker away but Joe Schmidt and Darris McCord are coming in hot.
Joe Schmidt, Detroit Lions, Rushing Johnny Unitas - A Rob Riger Photo
Linebacker Joe Schmidt and defensive lineman Roger Brown led the Detroit Lions defense of the early 1960s onto the field.
Joe Schmidt, Roger Brown and the 1960s Detroit lions Defense
Rams and Lions, we think from 1961. Joe Schmidt and Darris McCord can be seen as the Lions defense blocks a Danny Villanueva kick. The Lions won this one by a score of 14-13. The other Rams here, if it is from 1961 are rookie Joe Scibelli (#71), vet Frank Varrichione (#70) and Lamar Lundy (#85). The other Lions here closing in could be Yale Lary at the far left, Alex Karras on Schmidt's right, and linebacker Max Messner & Night Train Lane diving in front of Villanueva.
Joe Schmidt & Darris Mccord - Detroit Lions Defense Blocks LA Rams Danny Villaneva's Kick in 1961
Old School NFL at it's best - Packers & Lions in 1961 - Roger Brown leads the Lions defense in stopping Paul Hornung as Hornung loses the ball. Lots of great names here - From left to right - Wayne Walker (#55), Yale Lary (#28), Joe Schmidt (#56), Night Train Lane (#81), Carl Brettschneider (#57), Bob Skoronski (#76 - Packers), Roger Brown (#76 - Lions, Paul Hornung (#5), Jim Ringo (#51), Darris McCord (#78)
Roger Brown, Joe Schmidt and the Detroit Lions Defense Stop Paul Hornung in 1961
Bears rookie runner Gale Sayers is closed in by Detroit Lions defenders Joe Schmidt and Alex Karras in 1965.
Joe Schmidt, Alex Karras and the Detroit Lions defense closes in on Gale Sayers in 1965
Lions Hall of Fame linebacker from 1953 to 1965 he still ranks #1 among Detroit linebackers with 24 career interceptions.
Joe Schmidt, Middle Linebacker of the Detroit Lions
10 Pro Bowls and 8 All Pro teams, NFL All-1950s Decade Team. Hall of Fame Class of 1973.
Joe Schmidt, Detroit Lions Hall of Fame Linebacker
Joe Schmidt, Hall of Fame Linebacker for the Detroit Lions treats Green Bay Packers tight end somewhat rudely here in Packers-Lions action of the 1960s NFL.
Joe Schmidt brings down Ron Kramer of the Lions
Lions greats Roger Brown (#76) and Alex Karras (#71) break through the line to stop Packers QB Bart Starr (#15) before he can do anything. In the background linebacker Joe Schmidt (#56) & center Ken Bowmen (#57) are locked in contest.
The Lions Alex Karras Tackles the Packers Bart Starr behind the line of Scrimmage
4 Lions greats from the early 1960s - fullback Nick Pietrosante, Middle Linebacker Joe Schmidt, Defensive Tackle Alex Karras & Quarterback Earl Morrall
4 Lions form the Early 1960s -Nick Pietrosante, Joe Schmidt, Alex Karras & Earl Morrall
Lions Hall of Fame linebacker from 1953 to 1965 he still ranks #1 among Detroit linebackers with 24 career interceptions.
Detroit Lions Linebacker Joe Schmidt
Two Legends from the Old School days of Pro Football. Detroit Lions linebacker Joe Schmidt (#56) moves in to stop Cleveland Browns Great Jim Brown (#32).
Both men are in the NFL Hall of Fame.
NFL Legends Jim Brown and Joe Schmidt
From the 1962 Thanksgiving Day win over the Pack - the Lions Legendary Linebacker brings down Bart Starr.
Joe Schmidt of the Detroit Lions Sacks Bart Starr of the Green Bay Packers in 1962
A 7th-round pick from Pittsburgh in 1953 he quickly established himself a the leader of those great Detroit Lions defenses of the 1950s.
Detroit Lions Midle Linebacker Joe Schmidt
Hall of Fame Linebacker for the Detroit Lions during the 1950s and 1960s Joe Schmidt
Joe Schmidt
Joe Schmidt - Hall of Fame Detroit Lion Linebacker
Hall of Fame Linebacker for the Detroit Lions during the 1950s and 1960s Joe Schmidt
Joe Schmidt
Bringing down Bart Starr
Joe Schmidt
Hall of Fame Linebacker for the Detroit Lions during the 1950s and 1960s Joe Schmidt
Joe Schmidt
Hall of Fame Linebacker for the Detroit Lions during the 1950s and 1960s Joe Schmidt
Joe Schmidt
Hall of Fame Linebacker for the Detroit Lions during the 1950s and 1960s Joe Schmidt
Joe Schmidt
Hall of Fame Linebacker for the Detroit Lions during the 1950s and 1960s Joe Schmidt
Joe Schmidt
Hall of Fame Linebacker for the Detroit Lions during the 1950s and 1960s Joe Schmidt
Joe Schmidt
Hall of Fame Linebacker for the Detroit Lions during the 1950s and 1960s Joe Schmidt
Joe Schmidt
Joe Schmidt, Detroit Lions 1953-1965
Hall of Fame Linebacker for the Detroit Lions during the 1950s and 1960s
Joe Schmidt Detroit Lions
Hall of Fame Linebacker for the Detroit Lions during the 1950s and 1960s Joe Schmidt
Joe Schmidt
Hall of Fame Linebacker for the Detroit Lions during the 1950s and 1960s Joe Schmidt
Joe Schmidt
Hall of Fame Linebacker for the Detroit Lions during the 1950s and 1960s Joe Schmidt
Joe Schmidt
Hall of Fame Linebacker for the Detroit Lions during the 1950s and 1960s Joe Schmidt
Joe Schmidt
Hall of Fame Linebacker for the Detroit Lions during the 1950s and 1960s Joe Schmidt
Joe Schmidt
Detroit Lion Linebacker Joe Schmidt puts the heat on Cleveland Browns Quarterback Frank Ryan as Ryan just gets off a pass.
Frank Ryan and Joe Schmidt
Legendary Linebacker Joe Schmidt of the Detroit Lions takes on the block of 49er center Karl Rubke as Rubke leads running back JD Smith.
49er Lineman Karl Rubke Lion Linebacker Joe Schmidt
