 In 1957, he played in all 12 regular season games, and both post-season games, for the Lions team that won the NFL West Division and defeated the Cleveland Browns, 59–14, in the 1957 NFL Championship Game.After the 1957 season, McCord was invited to play in the 1958 Pro Bowl.McCord was one of the most durable Lions of all-time, missing only two regular-season game during his career.