Inductees

A Kansas City Chief from 1967 to 1977, Lanier played in 8 Pro Bowls. Nicknamed “Contact” because of this ferocious tackling, Lanier was characterized as the defensive star in the Super Bowl IV victory. Lanier was named All AFL/AFC seven times, MVP of the 1971 Pro Bowl and the 1972 NFL Man of the Year.

After retiring from football in 1977, he was inducted into the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame in 1985, the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in 1985 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1986.