Utah State University Athletics

MACARTHUR LANE
Hometown: Oakland, Calif.
Sport: Football
Years: 1965-67

Nicknamed "The Truck" during his playing days at Utah State, MacArthur Lane was a versatile performer who started at linebacker during his sophomore season before moving to the offensive backfield as a junior. During his two years at halfback, Lane averaged 6.9 yards per carry, which still ranks second all-time in school history. In his first season running the ball, Lane rushed for 466 yards on just 46 carries, for an average of 10.2 yards per carry. During the season, he had two 100-yard games and three touchdown runs of 60 yards or longer, including an 84-yard burst against Hawai'i, which still stands as the seventh-longest touchdown run in school history. Lane continued to perform well during his senior season as he notched to more 100-yard games, including a career-high 207 yards on 20 carries in a 44-27 win at West Texas State. Following his collegiate days, Lane was the 13th player selected in the 1968 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals and was a Pro Bowl selection in 1971. In all, Lane played 11 seasons in the National Football League as he spent four years with the Cardinals (1968-71), three years with the Green Bay Packers (1972-74), and four years with the Kansas City Chiefs (1975-78).

Lane passed away on May 4, 2019 at the age of 77.