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Willie Edward Lanier (born August 21, 1945), is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs of the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL) from 1967 through 1977.
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.
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1985 | Willie Lanier | Linebacker. As part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 1986, Lanier became the second Chiefs player to be enshrined in Canton . . . Named to the NFL's 75th Anniversary All-Time Team in 1994 . . .
Jun 3, 2016 · Pro Football Hall of Fame Linebacker Willie Lanier comes in at number 53 on NFL Films' "The Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players" list produced in 2010.
Willie Lanier was a Hall of Fame middle linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1960s and ’70s, a time when some questioned the ability of Black players to succeed at the key position.
Jul 18, 2021 · Willie Lanier describes his rise into one of the best NFL linebackers in league history as “somewhat unique.” The former Chiefs linebacker admittedly and unabashedly didn’t grow up striving to be...
Oct 27, 2010 · Linebacker Willie Lanier was the Kansas City Chiefs second-round pick in 1967. He starred for the Chiefs for 11 seasons in which time he picked off 27 passes. Known as a devastating tackler, perhaps his greatest performance came in the Chiefs' Super Bowl IV victory.
Arguably the best player to wear a Morgan State uniform, Willie Lanier earned first team All-America honors his junior year while playing for one of the game's best, Hall of Fame coach Earl Banks.
Arguably the best player to wear a Morgan State uniform, Willie Lanier earned first team All-America honors his junior year while playing for one of the game's best, Hall of Fame coach Earl Banks. He was on successful teams that, under his leadership, went to bowl games in 1965 and 1966, winning both and holding opponents to 0 total yards ...
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