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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).
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- Anderson (Austin, Texas)
- Scottsbluff JC (1947)
- Cornerback
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 ...
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.
Night Train Lane. Richard Lane Position: DB-E 6-1, 194lb (185cm, 87kg) Born: ... Night Train Lane was elected into the Hall of Fame as a Player in 1974.
- April 16, 1928
Jan 1, 2005 · General Published on : 1/1/2005. 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.
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Aug 2, 2021 · “This is a big, physical corner,” Belichick said. “A forerunner to Mel Blount and Rod Woodson.” Packers Hall of Fame cornerback Herb Adderley once described Lane like this: “I’ve never ...
Jan 29, 2002 · Richard (Night Train) Lane was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1974, the NFL 1950’s All-Decade Team, the 75th Anniversary All-Time Team in 1994 and was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 1988. He passed away on January 29, 2002 at 73 years of age.
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