in this 1954 photo, Detroit Lions' Lou Creekmur poses for a photo. Hall of Fame offensive lineman Creekmur, who starred on the Lions' three NFL championship teams of the 1950s, died Sunday, July 5, 2009. He was 82. The Lions said Creekmur, in failing health in recent years, died at University Hospital in Tamarac, Fla. (Associated Press)

Hall of Fame tackle Lou Creekmur of the Detroit Lions looks to block in a 1957 game. (Frank Rippon/NFL)

Hall of Fame offensive lineman Lou Creekmur, who starred on the Lions' three NFL championship teams of the 1950's. (Pro Football Hall of Fame)

Hall of Fame offensive lineman Lou Creekmur, who starred on the Lions' three NFL championship teams of the 1950's. (Pro Football Hall of Fame)

Hall of Fame offensive lineman Lou Creekmur, who starred on the Lions' three NFL championship teams of the 1950's. (Pro Football Hall of Fame)

Hall of Fame offensive lineman Creekmur, who starred on the Lions' three NFL championship teams of the 1950s, died Sunday, July 5, 2009. He was 82. The Lions said Creekmur, in failing health in recent years, died at University Hospital in Tamarac, Fla. (Pro Football Hall of Fame)

In this July 27, 1996 photo, former Detroit Lions offensive lineman Lou Creekmur is inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. (Pro Football Hall of Fame)

In this July 27, 1996 photo, former Detroit Lions offensive lineman Lou Creekmur is inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. (Pro Football Hall of Fame)

Former Detroit Lions great Lou Creekmur, left, holds his bust with presenter Doak Walker after Creekmur's induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday, July 27, 1996, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

The 1996 class of enshrinees pose with their busts after induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday, July 27, 1996, in Canton, Ohio. From left: Joe Gibbs, Dan Dierdorf, Lou Creekmur, Mel Renfro and Charlie Joiner. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Detroit Lions tackle Lou Creekmur (76) returns a kickoff during play against the Green Bay Packers at Tiger Stadium in Detroit, Mich., Nov. 27, 1958. (National Football League)