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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).
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- Anderson (Austin, Texas)
- Scottsbluff JC (1947)
- Cornerback
Night Train Lane weighed 194 lbs (87 kg) when playing. Is Night Train Lane in the Hall of Fame? Night Train Lane was elected into the Hall of Fame as a Player in 1974.
- April 16, 1928
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.
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 ...
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Aug 2, 2021 · Welcome to the NFL 100, The Athletic’s endeavor to identify the 100 best players in football history. ... “Fears liked to play records, and his favorite was ‘Night Train,'” Lane once said ...
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