DICK LEBEAU TO BE INDUCTED INTO PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME

Cornerback Dick LeBeau, a stalwart of the Lions’ great defenses of the 1960s, will become the 18th player in franchise history to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. LeBeau was voted by the Hall of Fame Selection Committee, during a process that takes place annually on the Saturday of Super Bowl weekend, to join the Class of 2010 for enshrinement this August. The Lions all-time leader in interceptions played 14 seasons in Detroit. He holds the NFL record for consecutive games played by a cornerback and the franchise record for consecutive starts with 171.

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STATEMENT FROM LIONS PRESIDENT TOM LEWAND ON DICK LeBEAU
“The Detroit Lions and the William Clay Ford family congratulate Dick LeBeau on being selected for enshrinement into Pro Football Hall Fame. As one of the NFL’s all-time great cornerbacks, this recognition is extremely well deserved.

“Few players in Lions’ history were as productive and durable as Dick was during his 14-year career. Not only was he a critical piece of several outstanding defenses during his career, but he also played the game with tremendous class and dignity. In 1970, Dick eclipsed the franchise’s all-time record with a remarkable 62 career interceptions, a mark that still stands after almost 40 years.

“Dick was a special player, and he now joins 17 players in Lions’ history to bestowed this great honor.”

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