Dick Jauron (1950–2025), former NFL player and coach 

Dick Jauron was a longtime veteran of the NFL, first playing for the Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Bengals, then coaching the Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills.

Joe Schmidt (1932–2024), legendary Detroit Lions middle linebacker

Joe Schmidt was an NFL linebacker and coach for the Detroit Lions whose storied career led him to 10 consecutive Pro Bowls and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Allen Aldridge (1972–2024), Denver Broncos Super Bowl champion

Allen Aldridge was an NFL linebacker who won Super Bowl XXXII with the Denver Broncos and played for the Detroit Lions.

Larry Beightol (1942–2024), longtime NFL coach

Larry Beightol was a lifelong football coach and Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame inductee who had a two-decade career in the NFL, including stints with the Packers, Jets, Dolphins and other teams. 

D.J. Hayden (1990–2023), Raiders, Jaguars cornerback 

D.J. Hayden was a cornerback for such NFL teams as the Oakland Raiders and the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Maxie Baughan (1938–2023), Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Famer 

Maxie Baughan was an NFL linebacker who made the Pro Bowl nine times and was inducted into the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame.

Miller Farr (1943–2023), NFL cornerback 

Miller Farr was an NFL cornerback with teams including the San Diego Chargers and Houston Oilers.

Ed Flanagan (1944–2023), Pro Bowl center for the Detroit Lions 

Ed Flanagan was a center for the Detroit Lions. He was chosen for four Pro Bowls and is a member of the Lions’ all-time team.

Jessie Lemonier (1997–2023), former Chargers and Lions linebacker

Jessie Lemonier was a linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers and Detroit Lions.

William White (1966–2022), former Detroit Lions safety 

William White  was a former safety for the Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs, and the Atlanta Falcons.

Gary Moeller (1941–2022), former Michigan head football coach

Gary Moeller was a former head football coach at the University of Michigan who led the Wolverines to 3 Big Ten Conference championship titles.

Hugh McElhenny (1928–2022), star 49ers halfback in the 1950s

Hugh McElhenny was a halfback for NFL teams including the San Francisco 49ers in the 1950s and ‘60s.

Rockne Freitas (1945–2022), first Native Hawaiian NFL All-Pro

Rockne Freitas was an offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1960s and ‘70s.

Roger Brown (1937–2021), NFL star with the Los Angeles Rams’ “Fearsome Foursome”

Roger Brown was a defensive tackle and six-time Pro Bowler with the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams in the 1960s.

Marty Schottenheimer (1943–2021), longtime NFL head coach

Marty Schottenheimer was a longtime NFL head coach who was one of only eight coaches in history with 200 wins.

Joe Bugel (1940–2020), former Redskins offensive line coach

Joe Bugel was the legendary Washington Redskins offensive line coach who created the famous “Hogs” offensive line that helped the Redskins win two Super Bowls.    

Charles Rogers (1981–2019), former Michigan State football player

Charles Rogers was a record-breaking wide receiver for the Michigan State Spartans. The Saginaw, Michigan native was an All-American at MSU and still holds the school record for most touchdown receptions even though he left before his senior season. He won the Biletnikoff Award for the best college football receiver in 2002 and was drafted second overall in the 2003 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions. Rogers had difficulties away from the field in his personal life and he was out of pro football after the 2005 season.

Howard “Hopalong” Cassady (1934–2019), Ohio State football legend

Running back won the 1955 Heisman Trophy.

Wayne Walker (1936 - 2017), Detroit Lions linebacker

Former Detroit Lions linebacker and sports broadcaster…