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Lemuel Jackson Barney (born September 8, 1945) is an American former football cornerback and return specialist who played for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) from 1967 to 1977, playing occasionally as a punter as well. He played college football for the Jackson State Tigers from 1964 to 1966.
Oct 7, 2022 · Lem Barney went on to earn seven Pro Bowl berths and two First-Team All-Pro selections in his iconic eleven-year pro football career. No wonder then that this Detroit Lions legend is enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, OH.
Sep 8, 2022 · Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1992, Lem Barney played his entire 11-season career (1967-77) for the Lions earning seven Pro Bowl bids.
Oct 16, 2021 · Started the legacy of the Lions' #20 jersey. Picked off 56 passes in his career along with scoring 11 total touchdowns. A Hall of Famer, 7x Pro Bowler, and a 2x First Team All Pro player....
Barney originally was tested as a wide receiver, but his exceptional skills as a defender could not be ignored. After a sensational rookie season, he was named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and selected to play in the Pro Bowl, something he would do six more times during his stellar career.
Lem Barney, the most electrifying Football Hero of 1967-1977, who can forget his magic in the Lions backfield. God Bless, Mr. Barney. See what happens when Teams of Hall of Fame, All Pro & Pro Bowl greats play, on alltimeallpro.com, & get your free game!
One Of The Best Defensive Backs Of All-Time, Lem Barney Was Legendary From The Get Go. The Very First Pass His Way Was A Pick Six House Call From Bart Starr....
Dec 7, 2011 · Watch: Lem Barney recalls his favorite NFL moment. WHAT’S BETTER ABOUT THE NFL TODAY THAN WHEN YOU PLAYED? Outside of the money…the game is still a man’s game.
Sep 17, 2017 · Lem Barney’s first NFL interception came on the first pass thrown his way and proved to be a harbinger for a Hall of Fame career with Detroit Lions
Jan 30, 2022 · Lem Barney could deliver the punch line: “Practice, practice, practice.” Stepping this week into the Gold Jacket Spotlight, Lem trained with an intensity few matched, going back to his college days in the mid-1960s.
