Detroit Lions
1939 Season Recap

Teams Detroit Lions 1939 Season Recap

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 Lions

1939 Detroit LionsLions

6-5 (.545)

Head Coach

Gus Henderson

Team Owner

George Richards

Stadium

Briggs 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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