1974 Detroit Lions season
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The 1974 Detroit Lions season was the 45th season in franchise history. It was the Lions' final season playing at Detroit's Tiger Stadium; the team moved to the Pontiac Silverdome[1] the following season and played home games there until the end of the 2001 season.
1974 Detroit Lions season | |
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Owner | William Clay Ford Sr. |
Head coach | Rick Forzano |
Home field | Tiger Stadium |
Results | |
Record | 7–7 |
Division place | 2nd NFC Central |
Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
Pro Bowlers | 2
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AP All-Pros | None |
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Prior to the start of training camp, tragedy would strike the Lions, as head coach Don McCafferty died of a heart attack at age 53. He was replaced by Lions assistant Rick Forzano, who guided the Lions to a 7–7 record in their final season at Tiger Stadium.
This would also be the last season until 2011 when Monday Night Football aired in the City of Detroit, as a result of the Lions playing in Pontiac from 1975 to 2001 followed by subpar seasons while playing at Ford Field during that stadium's first eight seasons.