Defense & Fumbles

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Defense & Fumbles Table
Def Interceptions Fumbles
Season Age Team Lg Pos G GS Int Yds IntTD Lng Fmb FR Yds FRTD Sk Sfty AV Awards
1967 22 KAN AFL MLB 10 9 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 0 5
1968 23 KAN AFL MLB 14 14 4 120 1 75 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 15 PB,AP-1
1969 24 KAN AFL MLB 14 14 4 70 0 44 0 1 5 0 1.0 0 12 PB
1970 25 KAN NFL MLB 14 14 2 2 0 2 0 2 0 0 0.0 0 9 PB
1971 26 KAN NFL MLB 14 14 2 38 0 21 0 3 3 0 0.0 0 13 PB,AP-1
1972 27 KAN NFL MLB 13 13 2 2 0 2 0 2 0 0 0.0 0 10 PB,AP MVP-8,AP DPoY-6
1973 28 KAN NFL MLB 14 14 3 47 1 29 0 3 10 0 1.0 0 17 PB,AP-1
1974 29 KAN NFL MLB 14 14 2 28 0 14 0 2 3 0 0.0 1 7 PB,AP-2
1975 30 KAN NFL MLB 14 14 5 105 0 61 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 8 PB
1976 31 KAN NFL MLB 14 11 3 28 0 14 0 2 0 0 0.0 0 4
1977 32 KAN NFL MLB 14 14 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0.0 0 5
11 Yrs 149 145 27 440 2 75 0 18 21 0 4.0 1 105
17 Game Avg 17 17 3 50 0 75 0 2 2 0 0.5 0 12
AFL (3 Yrs) 38 37 8 190 1 75 0 2 5 0 2.0 0 32
NFL (8 Yrs) 111 108 19 250 1 61 0 16 16 0 2.0 1 73
Defense & Fumbles Table
Def Interceptions Fumbles
Season Age Team Lg Pos G GS Int Yds IntTD Lng PD Fmb FR Yds FRTD Sk Comb Sfty Awards
1968 23 KAN AFL MLB 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
1969 24 KAN AFL MLB 3 3 1 9 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 4 0
1971 26 KAN NFL MLB 1 1 1 17 0 17 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
3 Yrs 5 5 2 26 0 17 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 4 0
17 Game Avg 17 17 7 88 0 17 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 14 0
AFL (2 Yrs) 4 4 1 9 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 4 0
NFL (1 Yr) 1 1 1 17 0 17 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
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Kick & Punt Returns

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Regular Season
Playoffs
Kick & Punt Returns Table
Games Punt Returns Kick Returns
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Ret Yds TD Lng Y/R Rt Yds TD Lng Y/Rt APYd AV Awards
196722KANMLB63109011011.015
Career149145011011.0462105
Kick & Punt Returns Table
Games Punt Returns Kick Returns
Year Age Tm Pos G GS Ret Yds TD Lng Y/R Rt Yds TD Lng Y/Rt APYd
1968*+23KANMLB11010000.00
Career55010000.026

Scoring Summary

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Regular Season
Scoring Summary Table
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS RshTD RecTD PR TD KR TD FblTD IntTD OthTD AllTD 2PM 2PA D2P XPM XPA FGM FGA Sfty Pts Pts/G
1968*+23KANMLB6314141160.4
1973*+28KANMLB6314141160.4
1974*29KANMLB631414120.1
Career149145220114.1
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Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Willie Lanier?

Willie Lanier is 79 years old.

When was Willie Lanier born?

Willie Lanier was born on August 21, 1945.

Where was Willie Lanier born?

Willie Lanier was born in Clover, VA.

How tall is Willie Lanier?

Willie Lanier is 6-1 (185 cm) tall.

How much did Willie Lanier weigh when playing?

Willie Lanier weighed 245 lbs (111 kg) when playing.

Is Willie Lanier in the Hall of Fame?

Willie Lanier was elected into the Hall of Fame as a Player in 1986.

How many games did Willie Lanier play?

Willie Lanier played 149 games over his career.

How many interception return yards did Willie Lanier have?

Willie Lanier had 440 interception return yards over his career.

How many Super Bowls has Willie Lanier won?

Willie Lanier has won 1 Super Bowl.

When did Willie Lanier retire?

Willie Lanier last played in 1977.

What are Willie Lanier's nicknames?

Contact is a nickname for Willie Lanier.