Lem Barney passes away at age 80 (1 Viewer)

[Yogibear]

I have some sad news for longtime Detroit Lions fans. Legendary defensive back Lem Barney has passed away at age 80. He was named Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1967. He was a 2-time first-team All-Pro. He made 7 trips to the Pro Bowl. He holds the record for most interceptions returned for touchdowns by a rookie with 7. He had 56 interceptions in his career. He went into the Hall of Fame in 1992. If anyone has any memories they'd like to share of Lem Barney, please feel free to do so.

 

[JohnnyU]

I had the privilege to watch him play in the 60s and 70s. That’s one advantage of being an old guy.

 

[Monty Burns]

I had the privilege to watch him play in the 60s and 70s. That’s one advantage of being an old guy.

Yup, played with Alex Karras and **** Le Beau among others, and always gave my Packers fits....

 

[Rubi]

I had the privilege to watch him play in the 60s and 70s. That’s one advantage of being an old guy.

Yup, played with Alex Karras and **** Le Beau among others, and always gave my Packers fits....

One hour ago Newsweek reporting Lem Barney is not dead. Pro Football Hall of fame also reporting this.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

I had the privilege to watch him play in the 60s and 70s. That’s one advantage of being an old guy.

Yup, played with Alex Karras and **** Le Beau among others, and always gave my Packers fits....

One hour ago Newsweek reporting Lem Barney is not dead. Pro Football Hall of fame also reporting this.

Pro Football Hall of Fame apologizes after incorrectly announcing death of Lem Barney

 

[menobrown]

Lem "Lazarus" Barney

 

[dmac37]

What a bummer, one of my favorite Lions of all time, one hell of a DB. Times were much different for athletes back in the 60's, they worked side jobs, appeared at banquets and participated in local sporting games. The Lions appeared at our local high school for some type of charity basketball game and my Dad took me and my brothers to see it.

Back then our city was a lily white suburb and I did not have much exposure any black people, you will see why I bring this up. After the game the Lions went swimming in the high school pool, also in those days it was not that unheard of to swim without bathing suits. Weird fact, in middle school we had a few days of gym class we had to swim without suits, my kids still don't believe that story. Anyhow, we get home and my Mom asked me how the game was, I blurted out I saw Lem Barneys Doodo. For some reason that is what we called a guys member, the size of Lem must have made quite an impression with me.

 

[Chaka]

He isn't dead

 

[Rubi]

He isn't dead

HE'S ALIVE! HE'S ALIVE!

 

[Chaka]

@Yogibear

Thread title update request:

Lem Barney passes away at age 80 but, he's feeling much better

 

[Leroy Hoard]

He isn't dead

I just wish I had his number so I could be the first to tell him the good news.

 

[JohnnyU]

I read the obituary every morning and if I’m not in it I have my coffee. Long live Lem Barney.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

3 Lion greats wore #20. Barry Sanders, Billy Sims, and Lem Barney.