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1936 Detroit Lions season
NFL team season
NFL team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | Detroit Lions |
| year | 1936 |
| record | 8–4 |
| division_place | 3rd NFL Western |
| owner | George A. Richards |
| general manager | Potsy Clark |
| coach | Potsy Clark |
| stadium | University of Detroit Stadium |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* |
| shortnavlink | Lions seasons |
The 1936 Detroit Lions season was the franchise's 7th season in the National Football League. The team failed to improve on their previous season's output of 7–3–2, losing four games. They failed to qualify for the playoffs.
Schedule
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| **[Chicago Cardinals](1936-chicago-cardinals-season)** | **W** 39–0 | 1–0 | University of Detroit Stadium | 15,000 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/193609280det.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 11 | at [Philadelphia Eagles](1936-philadelphia-eagles-season) | **W** 23–0 | 2–0 | Philadelphia Municipal Stadium | 15,000 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/193610110phi.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| at [Brooklyn Dodgers](1936-brooklyn-dodgers-nfl-season) | **W** 14–7 | 3–0 | Ebbets Field | 8,000 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/193610140bkn.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 18 | at **[Green Bay Packers](1936-green-bay-packers-season)** | **L** 18–20 | 3–1 | City Stadium | 13,500 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/193610180gnb.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 25 | at **[Chicago Bears](1936-chicago-bears-season)** | **L** 10–12 | 3–2 | Wrigley Field | 27,424 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/193610250chi.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 1 | at [New York Giants](1936-new-york-giants-season) | **L** 7–14 | 3–3 | Polo Grounds | 26,243 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/193611010nyg.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 8 | [Pittsburgh Pirates](1936-pittsburgh-pirates-nfl-season) | **W** 28–3 | 4–3 | University of Detroit Stadium | 20,000 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/193611080det.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 15 | [New York Giants](1936-new-york-giants-season) | **W** 38–0 | 5–3 | University of Detroit Stadium | 20,000 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/193611150det.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 22 | at **[Chicago Cardinals](1936-chicago-cardinals-season)** | **W** 14–7 | 6–3 | Wrigley Field | 7,579 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/193611220crd.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 26 | **[Chicago Bears](1936-chicago-bears-season)** | **W** 13–7 | 7–3 | University of Detroit Stadium | 22,000 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/193611260det.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 29 | **[Green Bay Packers](1936-green-bay-packers-season)** | **L** 17–26 | 7–4 | University of Detroit Stadium | 22,000 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/193611290det.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 6 | [Brooklyn Dodgers](1936-brooklyn-dodgers-nfl-season) | **W** 14–6 | 8–4 | University of Detroit Stadium | 10,000 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/193612060det.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **Note:** Intra-division opponents are in **bold** text. |
Roster
| 1936 Detroit Lions final roster |
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| **Backs** |
Standings
References
References
- [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/det/1936.htm 1936 Detroit Lions]
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