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Lemuel Joseph Barney (born September 8, 1945) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). A native of Gulfport, Mississippi , he played college football at Jackson State from 1964 to 1966.

Lemuel Jackson Barney. Position: DB. 6-0 , 188lb (183cm, 85kg) Born: September 8 in Gulfport, MS. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info. Hall of Fame. 7x Pro Bowl. 2x All-Pro. HOF All-1960s Team.

Barney, a native of Gulfport, Miss., also won acclaim as a kick return specialist. Particularly early in his career, he saw duty on both the punt and kickoff return units, as well as playing full time at comerback. He was highly feared as a big-play threat for good reason.

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 Lions. A sellout crowd of 50,861 witnessed the Detroit Lions...

Lem Barney, a health and science major, attended Jackson State University from 1964 to 1966. He suited up for Jackson State Tigers head football coach Rod Paige. Barney, an All-State quarterback in high school, was relegated to third-string status as a true freshman in 1964.