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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Night_Train_LaneNight Train Lane - Wikipedia

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   Pro Football Hall of Fame. Richard Lane (April 16, 1928 – January 29, 2002), commonly known as Dick " Night Train " Lane, was an American football cornerback who played for 14 years in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Los Angeles Rams (1952–1953), the Chicago Cardinals (1954–1959), and the Detroit Lions (1960–1965).

2. www.latimes.com › archives › la-xpm-2002-jan-31-meDick 'Night Train' Lane, 73; Set Record as Rookie on L.A. Rams

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   Jan 31, 2002 · Dick “Night Train” Lane, a pro football Hall of Fame defensive back who had a record-setting rookie season for the Los Angeles Rams in 1952, has died. He was 73. Lane died of a heart attack ...

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4. www.profootballhof.com › news › 2005Dick "Night Train" Lane dead at 73 | Pro Football Hall of Fame

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   Jan 1, 2005 · General Published on : 1/1/2005. Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive back Dick "Night Train" Lane passed away Jan. 29, at the age of 73. Lane made an instant impact upon his arrival to the pro football scene in 1952. As an undrafted free agent, Lane set an NFL record with 14 interceptions during his rookie season with the Los Angeles Rams.

5. www.nytimes.com › 2002/02/01 › sportsNight Train Lane, 73, N.F.L. Defensive Star - The New York Times

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   Feb 1, 2002 · Night Train Lane, a fearsome tackler who was perhaps the finest cornerback in pro football history, died Tuesday in Austin, Tex., his hometown. He was 73. The cause was a heart attack, his son ...

6. www.sfgate.com › sports › article'Night Train' Lane dies at age 73 - SFGATE

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   Jan 31, 2002 · Jan 31, 2002. Dick "Night Train" Lane, a Hall of Fame defensive back who had a record- setting rookie season for the Los Angeles Rams in 1952, has died at 73. Lane died of a heart attack Tuesday ...

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   Who was Night Train Lane?

   • TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Night Train Lane, a fearsome tackler who was perhaps the finest cornerback in pro football history, died Tuesday in Austin, Tex., his hometown. He was 73. The cause was a heart attack, his son Richard Lane Jr. said.

   Night Train Lane, 73, N.F.L. Defensive Star - The New York Times

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   Why is lane called Night Train?

   • Lane acquired the nickname "Night Train" during his first training camp with the Rams. Teammate Tom Fears had a record player in his room and frequently played the record, "Night Train", by Jimmy Forrest. The record was released in March 1952 and was the #1 R&B hit for seven weeks.

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   How old was Dick Lane when he died?

   • He was 73. The cause was a heart attack, his son Richard Lane Jr. said. When he obtained a tryout with the 1952 Los Angeles Rams, the defending National Football League champions, Dick Lane was an unknown 24-year-old who had played football in junior college and then spent four years in the Army.

   Night Train Lane, 73, N.F.L. Defensive Star - The New York Times

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   Who was 'Night Train' & what did he do?

   • Blessed with outstanding speed, exceptional agility, reflex action, and a fierce determination to excel, “Night Train” set the NFL on fire as a rookie. He intercepted a record 14 passes in the 12-game season. Besides being a constant threat to steal passes, Lane also became known as a devastating tackler.

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8. www.profootballhistory.com › dick-laneThe Life And Career Of Dick "Night Train" Lane (Complete Story)

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   Jul 9, 2021 · Richard Lane was born on April 16, 1927 in Austin, Texas. Lane’s mother was a prostitute and his father was a pimp by the name of ‘Texas Slim.’. When he was only a few months old, Lane’s mother placed him in a dumpster and left him there. Fortunately, a woman by the name of Ella Lane was passing by.

9. www.profootballhof.com › players › dick-night-train-laneDick (Night Train) Lane | Pro Football Hall of Fame

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   Six years later, he was sent to the Detroit Lions where he enjoyed his finest years. Dick was named first- or second-team All-NFL every year from 1954 through 1963. Named to seven Pro Bowls, Night Train intercepted 68 passes for 1,207 yards and five touchdowns during his Hall of Fame career. Additional Career Statistics: Receiving: 8-253, 1 TD ...