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  1. 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.

  2. Checkout the latest stats for Joe Schmidt. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Oct 15, 2022 · Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1973, Joe Schmidt played his entire 13-season career (1953-65) for the Lions earning 10 consecutive Pro Bowl honors (1955-64).

  6. 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.

  7. Get Stats, Coaching Records, Team Ranks, Coordinators, and more for Joe Schmidt on Pro-football-reference.com.

  8. 2000. Position: Linebacker. Years: 1950-1952. Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, PA. Date of Birth: Jan 19, 1932. Jersey Number: 65. Height: 6-1. Weight: 220. High School: Pittsburgh, PA (Brentwood HS)

  9. 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.

  10. That episode illustrates the leadership Joe Schmidt brought to every chapter of his brilliant football career. His level as a star player in 1952 was recognized by International News Service, which named him All-America linebacker.

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