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Career Highlights. Learn More. Willie Lanier played middle linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs for 11 seasons from 1967 through 1977. As the first African-American to star at that demanding position, he not only was a true pioneer but also the key man on one of the National Football League's strongest defensive teams.
Willie Edward Lanier (born August 21, 1945), is a former American football linebacker who played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1967 through 1977. He won postseason honors for eight consecutive years, making the American Football League All-Star team in 1968 and 1969 before being selected to the Pro Bowl from 1970 through 1975.
Rich Eisen shares Hall of Fame linebacker Willie Lanier's selection to the NFL All-Time Team.
"NFL 100 Greatest" counts down the top 100 game changers in NFL history, and Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame linebacker Willie Lanier lands at No. 90.
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