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Hall of Fame Professional Football Player. He went from serving in the United States Army soldier to record setting rookie defensive back with the Los Angeles Rams in 1952. He was selected the all-time National Football League cornerback in 1969 and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1974. He made the Pro Bowl six times. His 68 career interceptions remain among the most in league history. He was also the eighth and final husband of legendary blues singer Dinah Washington.
Hall of Fame Professional Football Player. He went from serving in the United States Army soldier to record setting rookie defensive back with the Los Angeles Rams in 1952. He was selected the all-time National Football League cornerback in 1969 and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1974. He made the Pro Bowl six times. His 68 career interceptions remain among the most in league history. He was also the eighth and final husband of legendary blues singer Dinah Washington.
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BELOVED FRIEND
RICHARD
"NIGHT TRAIN"
LANE
APR. 16, 1928 - JAN. 29, 2002
PRO FOOTBALL
HALL OF FAME 1974
PRO BOWL 7 TIMES
LOS ANGELES RAMS 1952-1953
CHICAGO CARDINALS 1954-1959
DETROIT LIONS 1960-1965
INT. RECORD (14) -1952
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