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Class of 1986
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Willie Edward Lanier
Willie Lanier was born August 21, 1945, in Clover, Virginia. He graduated from Maggie Walker High School in 1963 and attended Morgan State University where he received his degree in Business Administration in 1967. He attended the Executive Program of the University of Virginia in 1975.
Lanier joined the Kansas City Chiefs in 1967, playing middle linebacker until 1977. In 1970 he played in Super Bowl IV in New Orleans when Kansas City defeated the Minnesota Vikings. Lanier was selected six times to the All-Pro NFL team, and in 1972 was named “Man of the Year” of the NFL.
At 6’1, Lanier earned the nickname “Mr. Contact” for his rough style of play, and in 1971 was named the American Conference Defensive Player of the Year. One of his greatest career highlights is his induction to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1986.
Lanier has been active in community service for many years, serving as Chairman of the Finance Committee for the Friends Association for Children. He has been affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America, Consumer Credit Corporation of Virginia, and the Virginia Athletic Commission.
Lanier also donated $25,000 to five Kansas City students for scholarships.
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