1960 Detroit Lions season


The 1960 Detroit Lions season was the 27th in the Motor City, and 31st season overall in franchise history. The Lions had only one win entering November, but had only one loss in their final seven games and finished at 7–5, one game short of the Western Conference championship. However, the Lions won the inaugural third place Playoff Bowl over the Cleveland Browns at the Orange Bowl in Miami.

Regular season

Schedule

Week 9

game

Standings

Standings

Roster

Playoff Bowl

The first Playoff Bowl game for third place was played at the Orange Bowl in Miami, the week following the NFL Championship game.
DateOpponentResultVenueAttendance
January 7, 1961Cleveland BrownsW 17–16Orange Bowl34,981

Awards and records