Night Train Lane
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Richard Lane, famously known as "Night Train," is remembered as one of the most electrifying cornerbacks in the history of American football. Born on April 16, 1928, in Austin, Texas, Lane's journey to the National Football League (NFL) was anything but conventional. He did not play college football, which makes his entry into the professional ranks all the

Richard Lane, famously known as "Night Train," is remembered as one of the most electrifying cornerbacks in the history of American football. Born on April 16, 1928, in Austin, Texas, Lane's journey to the National Football League (NFL) was anything but conventional. He did not play college football, which makes his entry into the professional ranks all the

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NFL 1952-1965

Sacks

0.0

INT

68

#4 All-Time

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1952-1953

Los Angeles Rams (NFL)

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1954-1959

Chicago Cardinals (NFL)

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1960-1965

Detroit Lions (NFL)

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Born Apr 16th, 1928

Died Jan 29th, 2002

Age 73 years old

Height / Weight 6' 1" 194 lbs

College Western Nebraska CC

Position DB · E

Uniform # 81

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