I used to think the curse of Bobby Layne was a funny story. Humorous hokum that conveniently explained away the Lions’ organizational ineptitude.

Actor and Detroit Lions fan Jeff Daniels performed his original song “The Curse of Bobby Layne” on “The Tonight Show” this week.

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Jeff Daniels recorded an entire song “Say Goodbye to the Curse of Bobby Layne” — and now he’ll have to change the lyrics to “Say Hello. ...

Jeff Daniels recorded an entire song “Say Goodbye to the Curse of Bobby Layne” — and now he’ll have to change the lyrics to “Say Hello. ...

The Curse of Bobby Layne has been engrained in the folklore of the Detroit Lions for more than 60 years as a way to explain their unmatched ability to fail.. Layne, who helped lead the Lions to ...

The Detroit Lions have only won a single playoff game since former quarterback Bobby Layne was traded and allegedly cursed the team in 1958.

If you're a Detroit Lions fan, you know about this one. So this one's for everyone else out there: the Detroit Lions have been an NFL franchise since 1930, when they were the Portsmouth Spartans.

If you're a Detroit Lions fan, you know about this one. So this one's for everyone else out there: the Detroit Lions have been an NFL franchise since 1930, when they were the Portsmouth Spartans. They ...

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“Trust me, Jeff, Google curse-breaking spell, and you'll come up with this,” Manning said. “Fill a tub with 100 cups of water and a cup of salt.” “Doesn't smell like water,” Daniels said.