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Hope

Who Is Bobby Layne?

  • 2008 the same year the curse was said to expire the Lions select #1 in the Draft: Matthew Stafford
  • No big deal right?...wrong yes you always select #1 if your last, but out of approx. 300 people the Lions select Stafford who...

Why is Bobby significant in Detroit Lions history?

  • Won 3 NFL Championships
  • Hall of Fame Quarterback
  • Given credit for inventing the "2 min drill"
  • Bobby is believed to have "Cursed" the Lions for 50 years.

1. Same town, same street

2. Same High School

3. Drafted on the Anniversary

4. Broke passing record against Steelers

It's a SIGN!!!

Objectives

The Curse of Bobby Layne

  • Upon Completion of this presentation the class will understand the the fundamentals of the curse.
  • Students will be able to identify 3 key coincidences that connect Bobby Layne to Matthew Stafford.

Update on the "Curse"

IS THAT IT?

The "Curse"

  • This is where it gets weird...or for die hard Lions fans where we finally have hope.
  • Matthew Stafford!
  • 2008 exactly 50 years after the curse was placed the Lions record 0-16...a record that has never and will never be broke.
  • Last sunday the Lions played the Steelers (Layne's team) and lost with a chance to lead the division. The CURSE continues...or does it?
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