Robert Lawrence Layne (December 19, 1926 – December 1, 1986) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback for 15 seasons in the National Football League (NFL).

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Bobby Layne, during his 15 pro football seasons, was a free-spirited All-NFL caliber quarterback who did well statistically but was exceptional in the intangibles – leadership, determination, competitiveness, and guts.

Oct 12, 2016 · Bobby Layne seethed with anger as he emptied his locker. The Lions had just traded him—one of the NFL 's greatest players, a quarterback who helped them win three championships — for a...

May 18, 2023 · Bobby Layne was a three-time world champion, six-time All-Pro, and six-time Pro Bowler. He also led the NFL in passing yards twice, passing touchdowns once, completion percentage once, and was the league’s scoring leader in 1956. The accolades continued to pile up after his retirement.

Jan 13, 2024 · The Detroit Lions have only won a single playoff game since former quarterback Bobby Layne was traded and allegedly cursed the team in 1958.

Jan 18, 2025 · What is the Curse of Bobby Layne and why has it prevented the Detroit Lions from winning a Super Bowl? Let's explain the history.

The first great T-formation quarterback in the Southwest, Layne led Texas teams on a gridiron scourge during the 1940s. The "Gadabout Gladiator" made the Longhorn varsity as a freshman in 1944 and led Texas to within a point of the Southwest championship.

LAYNE, Robert Lawrence, Sr. ("Bobby")(b. 19 December 1926 in Santa Anna, Texas; d. 1 December 1986 in Lubbock, Texas), professional football quarterback, who—by sheer force of will—drove teams to championships, and who is remembered as the first and leading proponent of the "two-minute drill."

Layne was a two-time All-NFL selection and was the league's scoring champion in 1956 and set Lions records that stood for more than 50 years. Fate brought Layne to the Steelers for the final years of his career, 1958-62, where he brought his leadership and …