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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).
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.
Jul 9, 2021 · Dick “Night Train” Lane is one of the 7 cornerbacks selected to the #NFL100 All-Time Team! ⭐️ 3x All-Pro, 7x Pro Bowl selection ⭐️ Career: 68 INT (4th in NFL history) ⭐️ Single-season NFL record 14 INT in 1952 (as a rookie) pic.twitter.com/HBXdkAGv24
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Jun 5, 2016 · Pro Football Hall of Fame Cornerback Dick "Night Train" Lane comes in at number 30 on NFL Films' "The Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players" list produced in 2010. ...more.
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...
Aug 2, 2021 · His signature tackling technique was so unique that it gained a nickname of its own, the “Night Train Necktie.” Lane would famously use his gangly arms to wrap ball carriers around the ...
Known for his physical play, Lane frequently tackled players with a maneuver known as the "Night Train Necktie," a clothesline-style tackle, often involving a blow to the neck or head—that the league since has banned.
Few players in pro-football history instilled more fear in wide receivers or running backs than Dick “Night Train” Lane, whose style of play was one of ferocity, intimidation and raw power.
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.
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