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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).
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
The defending-champion Rams’ coach Joe Stydahar saw just enough “good press” in the scrapbook to offer Lane a trial. At first Dick was tried at end but with future Hall of Famers Tom Fears and Elroy “Crazylegs” Hirsch set as starters, his chances didn't look good.
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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.
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 ...
Jan 5, 2021 · Dick "Night Train" Lane overcame huge odds to make it to the NFL. He played for the Los Angeles Rams, Chicago Cardinals (now the Arizona Cardinals) and the Detroit Lions. He set a single-season...
