Lemuel Joseph "Lem" Barney (born September 8, 1945 in Gulfport, Mississippi) is a former American Football cornerback who played for the Detroit Lions. He was selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1992.
Barney attended Jackson State University where he was a three-time All-Southwestern Conference star with 26 career interceptions. Barney is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Barney was a second round draft choice in 1967. He was ...
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Lemuel Joseph "Lem" Barney (born September 8, 1945 in Gulfport, Mississippi) is a former American Football cornerback who played for the Detroit Lions. He was selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1992.
Barney attended Jackson State University where he was a three-time All-Southwestern Conference star with 26 career interceptions. Barney is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Barney was a second round draft choice in 1967. He was named 1967's defensive rookie of the year, and went on to be selected to seven Pro Bowls. During his time in the NFL, Barney had 56 career interceptions, and also gained over 1000 yards each returning kickoffs and punts. In Barney's first pro start for the Detroit Lions against The Green Bay Packers he intercepted the first pass in his direction from Bart Starr and ran for a touchdown. Lem Barney and the rest of the Lions defense were coached by six time pro bowl defensive back Jim David (25). Lem credits Jim David as a mentor and teacher of...
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