Birthdate: April 16, 1928
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Austin, Texas, United States
Died: January 29, 2002
Dick “Night Train” Lane, a renowned American football cornerback, had a successful 14-year career in the NFL. He made a name for himself with his remarkable performance, notably setting a rookie record with 14 interceptions in 1952. Throughout his career, Lane was selected to the Pro Bowl seven times and named a first-team All-Pro player seven times as well. His legacy includes 68 career interceptions, ranking him second in NFL history at the time of his retirement. In 1974, he was honored with induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Following his retirement, Lane continued to contribute to the sport and his community through administrative and coaching roles, leaving a lasting impact on the Detroit Lions and various community programs.
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