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Willie Lanier Kansas City Chiefs Signed Jersey

Willie Lanier Kansas City Chiefs Autographed Jersey. Comes with certificate of authenticity.

America's Trailblazing Middle Linebacker: The Story of NFL Hall of Famer Willie Lanier

America's Trailblazing Middle Linebacker: The Story of NFL Hall of Famer Willie Lanier Hardcover – by Joe Zagorski (Author)

Willie Lanier was the first African-American middle linebacker in pro football history, playing for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1967-1977 in an era when discrimination against black athletes was still very much the norm. Lanier gave football fans a new mold of athlete, comprised of equal amounts intelligence, creativity, individualism, and collaboration.

America's Trailblazing Middle Linebacker: The Story of NFL Hall of Famer Willie Lanier explores the life and times of this groundbreaking football star. A walk-on at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland, Lanier established himself as a force on the field. Drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 1967, Lanier fought his way to the starting middle linebacker position and became a Super Bowl champion, an eight time All-Pro, and the NFL’s Man of the Year in 1972. After retiring from football, Lanier went to work in the business world and became the CEO of a major US company. This book delves into Lanier’s college years, his NFL exploits, and his many successes off the gridiron, revealing a man who, through hard work and determination, made the most of every opportunity that came his way.

On and off the football field, Lanier showed America a glimpse of the future, when fairness, opportunity, and racial integrity could be the reality for everyone. An inspiration for athletes and fans everywhere, Lanier’s story is that of a man who loved challenges, and faced every one of them with an unmatched drive to excel and succeed. Lanier was, and still is, a trailblazer.

Chiefs Levitating Football Lights Up And Spins

Chiefs Levitating Football Lights Up And Spins

The Chiefs have been around for decades offering fans much excitement with their thrilling plays and star football players. Now you can honor your favorite team with the Kansas City Chiefs Levitating Football Sculpture, a first-of-its-kind tribute available exclusively from The Bradford Exchange. This unique NFL collectible features a Chiefs football that actually hovers and spins in mid-air, and it is officially licensed by NFL Properties LLC.

Suspended above a base displaying the proud logo of the Chiefs and team colors, the levitating football showcases a complimenting team logo. Hidden electro magnets within the silvery football and on the colorful base power the levitation of this amazing NFL tribute. At the flip of a switch, light shines upon the floating football for a dramatic effect. This celebration of Chiefs football is the perfect gift for a Chiefs fan. 

This exclusive collectible Kansas City Chiefs levitating football from The Bradford Exchange features:

• Show off your true colors with the Kansas City Chiefs Levitating Football Sculpture, exclusively from The Bradford Exchange
• Officially licensed by NFL Properties LLC
• This unique NFL collectible showcases a silvery levitating football that hovers and spins in mid-air through the clever use of hidden electro magnets
  Features a Kansas City Chiefs team-colored base with iconic logos; the shining football features a Chiefs logo as well
• Lights up! At the flip of a switch, the base shines a bright light upon the levitating football for dramatic effect
• Makes the perfect NFL collectible for your own home or office and an excellent Kansas City Chiefs fan gift, too
• Edition limited to 295 casting days, so order now!
  Accompanied by a Certificate authenticating your levitating football is an original from The Bradford Exchange
• Football measures 6-1/2" W; 16.5 cm W; base measures 3" H x 7-1/2" in diameter; 7.6 cm H x 19.1 cm in diameter

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America's Trailblazing Middle Linebacker: The Story of NFL Hall of Famer Willie Lanier

Editorial Reviews
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Willie Lanier is one of the greatest players in pro football history. He is also a great man. He applied the lessons learned from the game—commitment, integrity, courage, respect, and excellence—to his very successful life after football. (David Baker, President and CEO, Pro Football Hall of Fame)

Willie Lanier was the consummate teammate. He was as agile and as tough of a middle linebacker that has ever played the game. His agility and quickness were complimented by his intuitiveness. He just had a natural knack for the game. And he was a tremendous force on the field. Author Joe Zagorski is an experienced sports writer who has written this book about America's first African-American player starting at middle linebacker in professional football. (Johnny Robinson, safety, Kansas City Chiefs, 1960-1972, member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame)