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Rick Kane

1954 – 2009

American football player

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About Rick Kane

Lived 1954 – 2009 (aged 55). Rick Kane was an American american football player.

Richard James Kane (November 12, 1954 – December 25, 2009) was an American professional football running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions from 1977 to 1983, and 1985 to 1986. Kane rushed for 1,486 yards during his NFL career. He had one sister, Diane. The following May, he was again placed on waivers but re-signed with the Lions on a one-year contract. He was released in February 1986.

After retiring from football, Kane worked as a car salesman in Reno, Nevada. His funeral was held at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse in Reno.

College statistics Year Team Games Rushing Receiving G Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD 1975 SJ 11 210 1,144 5.4 7 7 61 8.7 0 1976 SJ 11 161 923 5.1 6 17 254 14.9 3 Career 22 371 1,967 5.3 13 24 315 13.3 3

Professional career statistics Year Team Games Rushing Receiving G GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 1977 DET 14 6 124 421 8.9 35 4 18 186 13.3 20 0 1978 DET 15 0 44 153 2.9 19 2 16 161 10.1 26 0 1979 DET 16 6 94 332 5.9 26 4 9 104 11.6 36 1 1980 DET 16 0 31 125 1.9 22 0 5 26 5.2 9 0 1981 DET 16 2 77 332 4.8 20 2 17 181 10.6 40 1 1982 DET 6 0 7 17 2.4 6 0 3 25 8.3 12 0 1983 DET 14 0 4 19 4.8 9 0 2 15 7.5 9 0 1984 WAS 12 0 17 43 2.5 10 0 1 7 7 7 0 1985 DET 16 1 11 44 4 7 0 5 56 11.2 18 0 Career 125 15 409 1,486 3.6 35 12 76 761 10 40 2

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University of Oregon
Also known as
Richard James Kane

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Rick Kane?

American football player (1954-2009)

When was Rick Kane born?

Rick Kane was born on 12 November 1954 in Lincoln.

When did Rick Kane die?

Rick Kane died on 25 December 2009 in Reno.

What was Rick Kane's occupation?

Rick Kane was an american football player.

What nationality was Rick Kane?

Rick Kane was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rick Kane

· Wikidata: Q7331503

· DBpedia: Rick Kane

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