Detroit Lions
1939 Season Recap

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The Lions get off to a strong start but fade down the stretch losing their final 4 games to finish in 3rd place with a record of 6-5.

1939 Detroit LionsLions

6-5 (.545)

Head Coach

Gus Henderson

Team Owner

George Richards

Stadium

Attendance

182,373 total
30,396 per game

Round Pick Player

1 7 John Pingel / B

3 22 Howie Weiss / B

5 37 Steve Maronic / T

6 47 Joe Wendlick / E

7 57 Darrell Tutty / B

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