LB
Position
#56
Number
Jan 19, 1932
Birthdate
6'1"
Height
220 lbs
Weight
Pittsburgh
PA
Rnd 7, #85
1953 Draft
Pittsburgh
College
13 years
Experience
Awards
2x NFL Champion
1953, 1957
10x Pro Bowl
1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963
Summary
Joe Schmidt played 13 seasons for the Lions. He played but didn't record a tackle. He was selected to play in 10 Pro Bowls, and won 2 championships. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1973.
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