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The 1974 Detroit Lions season was the 45th season in franchise history. It was the Lions’ final season playing at Tiger Stadium; the team moved to the Pontiac Silverdome the following season and played home games there until the end of their 2001 season. Prior to the start of training camp tragedy would strike the Lions as Head Coach Don McCafferty died of a fatal heart attack at age 53.