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Joseph Paul Schmidt (born January 18, 1932) is an American former professional football player and coach. He played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions for 13 years from 1953 to 1965.
When Schmidt started playing pro football, the Lions were traditionally a strong defensive team. Yet within a very short time after his first pro game, Joe was the defensive leader of the Lions. Later in his career, he was the team's field captain for nine straight seasons.
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Jul 6, 2016 · EVERY Undrafted Player in the Hall of Fame! Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Joe Schmidt comes in at number 84 on NFL Films' "The Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players" list produced in 2010.
Jul 26, 2021 · Schmidt's play at middle linebacker made him an NFL star, prompting other teams to try and emulate Detroit's defensive success.
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Joe Schmidt didn’t seek the spotlight, but his play couldn’t be ignored. Voted as his team’s captain nine times and its MVP four times, this week Joe steps into the Gold Jacket Spotlight. Joe spent his entire playing career and seven-year pro coaching career in Detroit.
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