Football guys....

perkdog

Did Dick "Night Train" Lane ever appear on a card?

thefootballcardstore

Yes . . .

1957 TOPPS 85 DICK LANE
1961 FLEER (TRADITION) 84 DICK LANE
1962 SALADA COINS 85 DICK LANE
1962 TOPPS 60 DICK LANE
1963 KAHN'S WEINERS DICK LANE
1963 TOPPS 32 DICK LANE
1964 PHILADELPHIA 61 DICK LANE

I think these are all him. Unless there was another Dick Lane in the 50s 60s

jaxxr

The 1957 Topps is considered his rookie card, he's with the Chicago Cardinals back then.

zef204

Here is my 57 Night Train Lane card. Next 50's special I think I am sending it in. I think it has a shot at a 7.

gregm13

I wonder why it took so long for "Night Train" Lane to appear on a card. Wasn't he drafted in 1951 or 1952 by the L.A. Rams?

Regards,

Greg M.

perkdog

That 57 is really nice, good luck with that submission. There might be two different Dick Lane's, I thought "Night Train"played in early 50's and was a defensivive player known for nasty hits. That 57 has him listed as a WR (End), not sure that he is "Night Train"

JasP24

Perkdog, that is the one and only Night Train Lane. Here's his bio:
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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.

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. Lane did, however, spend a great deal of time consulting with Fears, who was continually playing the hit record "Night Train," on his phonograph. One day, a teammate entered the room, saw Dick and blurted out, "Hey, there's Night Train," and "Night Train Lane" it was from then on.

Once Stydahar moved Lane to defense, he quickly made an impression. Blessed with outstanding speed, exceptional agility, reflex action, and a fierce determination to excel, “Night Train” set the NFL on fire as a rookie. He intercepted a record 14 passes in the 12-game season. Besides being a constant threat to steal passes, Lane also became known as a devastating tackler.

Lane also was willing to take chances on the field in spite of the risks. Most, however, would agree that percentage-wise he was well a head of the game. Lane played two years with the Rams before being traded to the Cardinals in 1954.

Six years later, he was sent to the Detroit Lions where he enjoyed his finest years. Dick was named first- or second-team All-NFL every year from 1954 through 1963. Named to seven Pro Bowls, Night Train intercepted 68 passes for 1,207 yards and five touchdowns during his Hall of Fame career.

Additional Career Statistics: Receiving: 8-253, 1 TD; 1 Safety; Punt Returns: 4-14
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Definitely one of the greatest DBs ever. Watching the old NFL films footage of Night Train is amazing. He would be an All Pro if he played today.

Jason

zef204

<< <i>That 57 is really nice, good luck with that submission. There might be two different Dick Lane's, I thought "Night Train"played in early 50's and was a defensivive player known for nasty hits. That 57 has him listed as a WR (End), not sure that he is "Night Train" >>

I think it is for Defensive End.

Southerncards

Here's my night train! I need to rescan it as it looks better lightened up a bit.

perkdog

Jasp24, Thank You for that info. Thanks to the rest of you for your input as well.

JasP24

Well, if we are posting scans...Here's mine..lol

perkdog

I collect the 52 Bowman large set and stick just to that but the more I see these 57 scans the more it starts to grow on me. How difficult are the 57's ? I might have to locate a 57 Dick Lane now....