Willie Lanier

Willie Lanier

Willie Lanier is a former National Football League middle-linebacker who played 11 seasons for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Fast Facts

Full name: Willie Edward Lanier
Born: August 21, 1945
Birthplace: Clover, Virginia
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 245 lbs
Jersey: #63 (retired)
College: Morgan State University
NFL Draft: 50th overall in 1967 (Kansas City Chiefs)
Eight-time Pro Bowl/All-Star selection
Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1986
Member of the NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team
Appeared in the 1974 movie The Black Six

NFL Career

Willie Lanier played his entire professional football career with the Kansas City Chiefs. His defensive ability allowed him to get 27 career interceptions and 15 fumble recoveries. In addition to being named to the AFL All-Star game and Pro Bowl a combined eight times, Lanier helped the Chiefs beat the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IV. Laniers accomplishments on the field earned him a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His number 63 jersey was also retired by the Chiefs.¹

Career Stats

Interceptions: 27
Sacks: 2
Defensive touchdowns: 2

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Willie Lanier Vital Stats

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- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 245
- Rookie Year: 1967

Willie Lanier Timeline

August 21, 1945: Born
1967: Plays in college for Morgan State University
1968: Signs with the Kansas City Chiefs in the American Football League
1969: Helps the Chiefs capture Super Bowl IV championship
1971: Helps the team win the AFC Western Division title
1974: Plays in his fifth Pro Bowl
1978: In April, traded to the Baltimore Colts, but retired three months later
1985: Inducted into the Chiefs' Hall of Fame
1986: Second Chiefs' player to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
1994: Selected to the NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team
1999: Ranked number 42 on The Sporting News' list of 100 Greatest Football Players

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Dominion: 1993 Honorees - Willie E. Lanier (1993)

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