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Lemuel Joseph "Lem" Barney (born September 8, 1945) 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.
In 1965 he recorded 9 interceptions. In 1966 he finished with 11 interceptions. He also had punt averages of 41.7 and 42.5 in those two seasons.
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. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest defensive backs in Detroit Lions history. During his time in the NFL (all of which were in Detroit), Barney had 56 career interceptions, and also gained over 1000 yards returning kickoffs and punts. In Barney's first pro start, he intercepted the first pass in his direction from Green Bay's 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. Lem credits Jim David as a mentor and teacher of the highest order. Jim David made the induction speech at the Pro Football Hall Of Fame induction ceremony for Lem. They remained great friends until David's death.
NFL Hall of Fame Cornerback Lem Barney interview with hosts Robin Earl & David Spada about his years in Detroit, sharing #20 with fellow Hall of Famer Barry Sanders, and his life after football, running a prison ministry. Brought to you by http://www.injuryinillinois.com
Live Long Live Well interview of Lem Barney, chair of the Michigan Senior Olympics 2010 Summer Games. Hosted by Mark Maxwell www.livelonglivewell.com
Former Detroit Lion and Football Hall-of-Famer Lem Barney discusses his early years as a musician, meeting and working with the legendary Marvin Gaye.
Lem Barney didn't want to wear No. 20 for the Detroit Lions, but he became the first of an all-pro trio of Detroit Lions No. 20s that includes Billy Sims and Barry Sanders.
During the 11 years Lem Barney played for the Detroit Lions he was named NFL Rookie of the Year, appeared in seven Pro Bowls, was named as one of the 100 All-time Greatest NFL players, and in 1992 was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame. For more on the "From Glory Days" Book and TV show, Visit www.fromglorydays.com
During the 11 years Lem Barney played for the Detroit Lions he was named NFL Rookie of the Year, appeared in seven Pro Bowls, was named as one of the 100 All-time Greatest NFL players, and in 1992 was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame. For more info on the "From Glory Days" Book and TV Show, visit www.fromglorydays.com
Lem Barney and Charlie Sanders in the 97.1 The Ticket Green Room
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Get to know former 7 time Pro Bowl and Hall of Fame Cornerback Lem Barney as he attempts some eagles on the green at Joe Namath's Celebrity Golf Classic. For more behind the scenes action check us out at www.presspasstv.com