

When he retired in 1977 he was #6 on the All-Time Career Interceptions list with 56. With those numbers he was named 1967's Defensive Rookie of the Year. RM 2KB78RRFormer Detroit Lions cornerback/returner Lem Barney is recognized during halftime of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in. His 3 touchdowns on interception returns were best for the year. That year, 1967, Barney had 10 take-aways, that tied him for the NFL lead with the Saints Dave Whitsell. Lem Barney played his college football at Jackson State University after graduating from Gulfport High School in Mississippi. Detroit Lion rookie Lem Barney picks off a pass intended for 49ers receiver Sonny Randle. Detroit Lion Defender Lem Barneyġ967 NFL. Lem Barney (Lemuel Jackson Barney) was born on 8 September, 1945 in Gulfport, Mississippi, USA, is an Actor. Lem Barney - Detroit Lions All-Pro Defensive Back 1967-1977.
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Voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1992.Ī member of the Hall of Fame All-1960s team Lem Barney played 11 seasons for the Detroit Lions and was named to 7 Pro Bowls. Canton, Ohio Picture: Day 2 Pro Football Hall of Fame Canton, Ohio Lem Barney - Check out Tripadvisor members 3153 candid photos and videos of Canton. Lem Barney Intercepts a Pass Intended for Carroll Daleġ1-year NFL Veteran Lem Barney had 56 interceptions and 7 touchdowns in his career. Lions Hall of Famer Lem Barney picks off a pass intended for the Packers Carroll Dale.

Still ranks 2nd on the All-Time Lions Career interception list with 56 picks and #1 in interceptions returned for touchdowns with 7. Lions Defensive Back Lem Barney in the Snow Do you know that the most expensive Lem Barney Football Rookie Card (1970 Topps Football Lem Barney ROOKIE RC 75 PSA 10 GEM MINT (PWCC)) was sold on eBay. With the appearance of a super-hero, Hall of Fame defensive back Lem Barney emerges from a snowstorm in 1969.
