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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...
Jan 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.
May 3, 2024 · His signature tackle, which involved wrapping his arms around an opponent’s neck and wrestling him to the ground, became known as the “Night Train Necktie” and was eventually banned by the league for being too dangerous. After two years with the Rams, Lane was traded to the Chicago Cardinals in 1954. In his first season in Chicago, he ...
