College Career
Jackson State (1963-1967)
• Co-holder of school single season interception record (11)
• Held school career interception record (26)
• Jackson State Sports Hall of Fame (’83)
Pro Football Career
Detroit Lions (1967-1978)
• Rookie of the Year (’67)
• Most Valuable Player (’67, ‘68)
• 7-time Pro Bowl selection
• 3-time All-Pro selection
• Lions all-time interception return yardage leader (1,051 yards)
• 56 career interceptions (number 2 in Lion history)
• Outstanding Young Man of America (’69, ‘73, ‘81)
• Detroit Lions Hall of Fame (’80)
• Michigan Sports Hall of Fame (’85)
• Pro Football Hall of Fame (’92)
Did You Know?
Lem Barney appeared in two movies, “The Black Six” and “Paper Lion”.
