Congratulations to Lions Legend Herman Moore as he celebrates his 55th year birthday revealing top secrets about…..

An All-Pro team member from 1994–96, Moore signed a contract extension with the Lions on July 20, 1999, re-signing to remain with Detroit on a seven-year, $33 million deal.

That deal, made when the league’s salary cap was $57.3 million, included an $8.5 million signing bonus.

Moore and Sanders were teammates for nine seasons in the Motor City, but the partnership ended eight days later when the Hall of Fame running back retired.

Moore was 29 years old during that expansion and was one of the best wide receivers in the NFL for several years.

Drafted 10th overall in 1990, Moore put his 6-foot frame to good use and fashioned a dominant football in the mid-90s.

NIn addition to setting the NFL receptions record (123) in 1995 and going on to four consecutive Pro Bowl seasons from 1994-97, Moore reached the 600-reception plateau faster than any receiver in NFL history.

Moore accomplished the feat in his 118th game in 1998, a season in which he had 983 receiving yards.

Butthe plugin didn’t work for lions. After playing at least 15 games in every regular season from 1993-1998, Moore battled injuries after signing.

A knee injury limited Moore to eight games in 1999, and he dealt with shoulder issues in 2000.

After playing in 15 games for the 2000 Lions, with only Johnnie Morton eclipsing 500 yards, Moore suffered a torn abdominal muscle three games into the 2001 season, his last with the Lions.

After a one-game cameo with the Giants,

Moore retired in 2002.The Lions struggled to find Moore’s successor over the next several years.

Detroit used the top 10 picks in 2003, 2004 and 2005 on wideouts – Charles Rogers, Roy Williams and Mike Williams.

Noone made it to the 2010s with the franchise, and Rogers and Mike Williams quickly became the Lions.

Detroit finally got a first round pick in 2007, Calvin Johnson breaking Moore’s franchise record.

Advertisement Despite only passing for 707 yards in the three seasons since signing the extension, Moore still ranks second in Lions history in receptions (670), yards (9,174) and touchdowns (62)..