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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).
Learn More. Dick Lane was an Army veteran “looking for a good job” when he stopped in the offices of the Los Angeles Rams in 1952 and asked for a tryout. All he had for credentials was a battered scrapbook, which chronicled his football experiences in high school, junior college and the Army.
Jul 9, 2021 · Hall of Famer Dick "Night Train" Lane was a devastating tackler and interception machine for 3 teams in the 1950s and 60s. This is his story. Skip to main content
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.
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Aug 2, 2021 · For a man who would go on to enjoy a transcendent career and later be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Dick “Night Train” Lane’s NFL career could not have begun in a more unremarkable...
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Dec 25, 2023 · Explore the legacy of Dick "Night Train" Lane, the formidable NFL cornerback. From his record-setting rookie season to a career marked by aggressive tackles and rule-changing gameplay,...
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