Willie Lanier, 77, Kansas City Chiefs

Willie Lanier is remembered for playing as the linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs in the ’60s and ’70s. Despite being undersized for the position, Lanier made up for it with his incredible speed, agility, and athleticism. He was a seven-time Pro Bowler and a member of the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the ’70s.

Also named to the Chiefs’ 50th Anniversary Team, he got inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1986. After his playing career, Lanier went on to become a successful businessman and philanthropist, using his platform to give back to his community and inspire future generations of athletes.