ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Hall of Fame offensive lineman Lou Creekmur, who starred on the Detroit Lions’ three NFL championship teams of the 1950s, has died. He was 82.

The Lions say Creekmur, who had been in failing health in recent years, died Sunday at University Hospital in Tamarac, Florida.
Creekmur played for the Lions from 1950-59, mostly at left tackle. He made eight straight Pro Bowl teams, was picked to the All-NFL team six times and was named to the Lions’ All-75th Anniversary Team in 2008.
Creekmur was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1996, joining Lions teammates including Bobby Layne, Joe Schmidt, Doak Walker and Yale Lary.
Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Caroline; a daughter, three sons, two stepdaughters and a sister.