1958 was not a good year for the Green Bay Packers or John "Red" Cochran.
The Packers had just endured their worst season in franchise history, winning just one game, losing 10, and tying one. The franchise was in disarray, in search of a new head coach after the resignation of Ray "Scooter" McLean on Dec. 17.
Western Conference rival Detroit, a powerhouse in the 1950s with three National Football League championships in the decade, also experienced a disappointing season.
After winning the 1957 NFL title under first-year head coach George Wilson, the Lions slipped to a 4-7-1 mark and a fifth-place finish in the division.