Erik Kramer was a starter for the Detroit Lions after injuries sustained by the quarterback who played college ball for what team?
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Erik Kramer
William Erik Kramer (born November 6, 1964) is an American former football quarterback.
 He attended John Burroughs High School in Burbank, California.
 After attending Los Angeles Pierce College and playing as their quarterback, Kramer transferred to North Carolina State University.
 He was not drafted by an NFL team, but did see action in 1987, when he played for the Atlanta Falcons as a replacement player during the NFL players strike.
 He would then spend some time in the CFL with the Calgary Stampeders.
 Kramer would return to the NFL in 1991, when he became a surprise starter for the Detroit Lions after injuries sidelined Rodney Peete.
 Kramer played in 13 games, led the Lions to a 12–4 record, their first playoff victory since the 1950s, and a trip to the NFC Championship Game.
Rodney Peete
Rodney Peete (born March 16, 1966) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 years.
 He played college football for the USC Trojans football team.
 He retired from playing in 2004 and is now in broadcasting.
Billy Sims
Billy Ray Sims (born September 18, 1955) is a former American college and professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for five seasons during the 1980s.
 Sims played college football for the University of Oklahoma, where he was a two-time consensus All-American, and won the Heisman Trophy in 1978.
 He was the first overall pick in the 1980 NFL Draft, and played professionally for the NFL's Detroit Lions.
 Sims was the last Oklahoma player taken Number 1 overall in the NFL Draft until quarterback Sam Bradford was taken first in the 2010 NFL Draft.
 He was given the nickname "Kung Fu Billy Sims" by ESPN's Chris Berman, after a game where the Detroit Lions played the Houston Oilers.
 In the NFL Films highlight, rather than be tackled during a rushing attempt, Sims ran at, jumped, and, while fully airborne, kicked Oilers Cornerback Steve Brown in the head. Courtney Van Buren
Courtney Van Buren (born February 22, 1980) is a former American football offensive tackle who played for the San Diego Chargers and the Detroit Lions.
 He played college football at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and graduated from Ladue Horton Watkins High School.
 Van Buren was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the 3rd round (80th overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft.
 In 2006, he signed with the Detroit Lions for one year and sustained another severe injury to his knees, which (along with his back) were problematic throughout his career, subsequently forcing him into retirement. Thomas Hupke
Thomas George Hupke (December 29, 1910 – September 8, 1959) was an American football player.
 He played college football at the University of Alabama from 1930 to 1933 and was selected as an All-American in 1933.
 During the four years Hupke played for the Crimson Tide, the team compiled a record of 34–4–1.
 He subsequently played professional football for six years with the Detroit Lions (1934–1937) and the Cleveland Rams (1938–1939).
 He was a member of the 1935 Detroit Lions team that won the 1935 NFL Championship Game.
 In September 1959, Hupke died in Detroit at age 48 after a long illness. James Bond (American football)
James Donald "Jim" Bond, Jr. (February 14, 1894 – after April 1942) was an American football player and coach.
 He played college football at the University of Pittsburgh from 1915 to 1920, with his career being interrupted by military service and injuries sustained in World War I.
 He also played in the National Football League for the Brooklyn Lions in 1926.
 He coached college football at Centre College (1922), the University of Buffalo (1923), Canisius College (1924), and Albright College (1925). 1969–70 Philadelphia 76ers season
The 1969-70 NBA season was the 76ers 21st season in the NBA and 7th season in Philadelphia.
The season prior, Wilt Chamberlain was dealt to the Lakers, however a more devastating trade was made before the 1969–70 season.
 Chet Walker, an all-star forward, was traded to the Chicago Bulls for Jim Washington, who played college ball in Philadelphia, and ended up having a journeyman career.
 Luke Jackson continued to be hobbled by a major injury sustained in 1969 and never played the same again.
 That combined with a very poor draft, was a factor in the team losing 13 more games than the previous campaign. Red Stacy
James William "Red" Stacy (March 4, 1912 – April 23, 1998) was an American football player.
 He played college football at the University of Oklahoma from 1932 to 1934 and professionally for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) from 1935 to 1937.
 During the summer of 1933, Stacy appeared in a motion picture with Charles Bickford.
 On returning to Oklahoma, he reported that he had gotten the "workout of his life in the film capital.
 Stacy appeared in a mob scene in which a group of college athletes rescued Bickford from gangsters.
 Stacy said, "They ran us to death.
 Finally, at 2 A.M. the director yelled, 'That's all.'
 We were so tired we dropped Bickford, who was tied hand and foot to a pole, on to the ground and made a bee line for the office to get our pay.
 Somebody finally untied Bickford."
 In 1934, Stacy was the only player unanimously selected as a first-team All-Big Six football player.
 He was also a member of the 1935 Detroit Lions team that won the 1935 NFL Championship Game.
 In January 1936, weeks after the Lions won the NFL championship, Stacy married Alberta Stewart of Honolulu, Hawaii, in a ceremony at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood.
 Stacy died in April 1998 at age 86. Russ Thomas
John Russell Thomas (July 24, 1924 – March 19, 1991) was an American football tackle who played four seasons with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL).
 He was drafted by the Lions in the third round of the 1946 NFL Draft.
 He played college football at Ohio State University and attended Charleston High School in Charleston, West Virginia.
 His playing career ended in 1949 after he suffered a knee injury.
 Thomas was an assistant coach on the Detroit Lions 1952 and 1953 NFL Championship teams.
 NFL He was general manager of the Detroit Lions from 1967 till his retirement in 1989. 1981 Detroit Lions season
The 1981 Detroit Lions season was their 52nd in the league.
 The team failed to improve upon their previous season's record of 9–7, winning eight games.
 The Lions started off the first four games even at 2-2.
 In the fourth game of the season, starting quarterback Gary Danielson suffered a dislocated wrist, which ended his season.
 Backup quarterback Jeff Komlo finished the game and was named the starter for the next week.
 In the next two games, Komlo struggled.
 The Lions lost both of those games.
 Head Coach Monte Clark made the decision to give third-string quarterback Eric Hipple start on a Monday Night game against the Chicago Bears.
 In front of approximately 71,000 fans, Clark's gamble paid off as the Lions defeated the Bears 48-17.