1961 original photo Lions Night Train Lane vs Bears Wille Galimore

Willie Galimore (March 30, 1935 - July 27, 1964) was an American football running back for the Chicago Bears from 1957-1963. He attended Florida A&M University, working with the legendary coach Jake Gaither. Galimore is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame. He played for the Bears from 1957-63. Galimore was killed in an automobile accident on July 27, 1964 in Rensselaer, Indiana at the age of 29 with teammate Bo Farrington. His number 28 has been retired by the Bears.
We offer an original 9x7 photo with the original paper caption attached to the verso from 12/3/61 (stamped on the 12th along with UPI stamp) of Carl Brettschneider of the Lions trying to tackle Willie Galimore after Galimore had previously had a 25 yard gain in the 3rd quarter. Dick Night Train Lane is pictured trying to come in and bring Willie down. Neat shot with a College FB HOF’er and Pro FB HOF’er.



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1961 original photo Lions Night Train Lane vs Bears Wille Galimore