1935 Detroit Lions

Quick Timeline of the Year 1935 for the Detroit Lions:

Sept. 20, 1935 - In one of the club's most dominating performances ever, the Lions pounded Philadelphia 35-0 to open its second season of existence. In the spotlight is a stifling Lion defense that holds Philadelphia without a first down. Jamison Taff lead the team to one of their first victories. Offensively, Ernie Caddel rushes for three TD's to pace Potsy Clark's Lions. Detroit uses this game as a springboard to its first ever World Championship, a 26-7 decision over New York.

Oct. 13, 1935 - The Lions defeat the Boston Redskins 17-7. The win still stands as the only time the Lions have beaten the Redskins on the road. Since the win in 1935, Detroit has traveled to the nation's capital 15 times without claiming a win.

Nov. 28, 1935 - The Lions took revenge from '34 by beating the Bears 14-2, clinching the Western Division title. Detroit went on to beat New York, 26-7, for the club's first NFL Championship.

Dec. 15, 1935 - In only their second year of existence, the Detroit Lions defeat the New York Giants 26-7 for their first World Championship. Detroit jumped on the Giants 13-0 in the first quarter and never looked back. Before 15,000 fans and in a freezing rain, the Lions marched 61 yards on their opening possession to take a 7-0 lead, which was climaxed by a 5-yard Ace Gutowsky TD plunge. Dutch Clark broke loose late in the first quarter on a 40-yard scoring run to push the lead to 13-0. New York pulled to within 13-7, and the score stood there until the fourth quarter when the Lions put the contest out of reach with 13 more points. Touchdown runs of four yards by B Ernie Caddel and nine yards by B Buddy Parker put the lid on the Lions championship.

-Lakstick