Wins have been spare throughout the Card's history. Nonetheless, the Cards are proud of Hall of Famers who have suited up in the Cardinal Red and White. Our nosebleed seats faced the ring of honor nameplate for Number 81 - Dick "Night Train" Lane.
Night Train was traded to my beloved Lions in the early 60s. His legend lived during his Lion Years and then beyond.

My dad grew up while in the army in WWII. He met plenty of tough guys during those days. We watched plenty of grainy black & white Lions games. He had certain way that say the names of guys who meant business on the field; guys who were tough guys. This tone was reserved for guys like Joe Schmidt, Night Train, Bobby Layne, Jim David, Lou Creekmur, guys who gave it and took it all day long.


Lion fans of the day will always remember Van Patrick's voice telling us, by his very tone, that number 81 Night Train Lane had REEEHEEALLY knocked Willie Gallimore out of bounds. Lions Fans! Van Patrick Fans! Check This!