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1989 Season Recap

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After 3 straight season in which the Lions failed to win more then 5 games the Lions try to repeat history by reviving their fortunes by picking another RB who won the Heisman in the first round. This time the RB was named Barry Sanders, and much like Billy Sims 9 years earlier Sanders takes home the Offensive Rookie of the Year, and helps the Lions to a more respectable 7-9 record.

After 3 straight season in which the Lions failed to win more then 5 games the Lions try to repeat history by reviving their fortunes by picking another RB who won the Heisman in the first round. This time the RB was named Barry Sanders, and much like Billy Sims 9 years earlier Sanders takes home the Offensive Rookie of the Year, and helps the Lions to a more respectable 7-9 record.

1989 Detroit Lions season

1989 Detroit LionsLions

Missed Playoffs

7-9 (.438)

3rd place in NFL NFC Central

Head Coach

Wayne Fontes

General Manager

Chuck Schmidt

Team Owner

William Clay Ford Sr.

Stadium

Attendance

392,296 total
49,037 per game

1989 Draft Picks

Round Pick Player

1 3 Barry Sanders / RB

2 30 John Ford / WR

3 59 Mike Utley / G

4 86 Ray Crockett / DB

5 115 Lawrence Pete / DT

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