In exchange, the Lions received former Michigan State quarterback Earl Morrall and two high draft picks. Layne was angry and supposedly said the Lions wouldn’t win a championship for another 50 ...
The Lions were 12-4, and each had a 6-2 record ... and pushed the 12-2 New York Giants before losing by three. 9. Earl Morrall, 1963 Morrall was the NFL's quintessential backup during his career ...