🏈On November 17, 1991 Detroit Lions offensive lineman Mike Utley is paralyzed in a game versus the Los Angeles Rams. Early in the 4th quarter of the Lions 21-10 win over the Rams, an injury to his 6th and 7th cervical vertebrae occurred. Although he would later learn he was largely paralyzed from the chest down, Utley flashed the crowd a "thumbs up" as he was being taken off the field. The thumbs up sign has become the symbol for the Mike Utley Foundation, a foundation created in 1991 by Utley

Detroit Lionsn against the Rams, the last time the @DetroitLionsNFL won a Playoff game was on Jan. 5, 1992, when Detroit was led by the legendary Barry Sanders. The ‘91-’92 Lions team finished 12–4, setting a new franchise record for wins in a season, at the time. Will this year’s playoff push surpass that of the 1991 squad? #DetroitLions #NFL #NFLPlayoffs #Detroit #Lions | Mitchell & Ness

Dallas Cowboys @ Detroit Lions, Week 10 1992 Full Game

Barry Sanders Lights Up the Vikings for 251 Yards & 4 TDs | Lions vs. Vikings | NFL Highlights

1991-12-8 New York Jets @ Detroit Lions (Barry Sanders 51-yard touchdown run) | On this day in Professional Football History

Happy birthday Barry! 🥳 Enjoy our top 25 plays from the 🐐 | Detroit Lions