Larry Barnes (running back)
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | July 17, 1954 Bessemer, Alabama, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 220 lb (100 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Jess Lanier (AL) | ||||||||||||
| College: | Tennessee State | ||||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1977 / round: 6 / pick: 151 | ||||||||||||
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Lawrence Barnes (born July 17, 1954) is a former American football running back who played three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Diego Chargers, St Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Eagles.[1]
Early life
[edit]Larry Barnes was born on July 17, 1954, in Bessemer, Alabama. He went to high school at Jess Lanier (AL).
Professional career
[edit]San Diego Chargers
[edit]Barnes was drafted in the 6th round (151st pick) of the 1977 NFL draft by the San Diego Chargers. That year, he played in five total games and made 24 rushes for 70 yards.[2] In 1978, he played in 4 games, before joining the St. Louis Cardinals.
St Louis Cardinals
[edit]The Cardinals cut running back Willie Shelby in order to make room to sign Barnes.[3][4] He appeared in two games with the Cardinals before signing with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Philadelphia Eagles
[edit]With his third-team of the 1978 season, the Philadelphia Eagles, Barnes played in seven games, making just one rush attempt. His one attempt scored a touchdown.[5] In 1979, he had his best season statistically, recording 25 rushes for 74 yards and a touchdown. He did not play in any other games following the 1979 season.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Larry Barnes Statistics on JustSportsStats.com". www.justsportsstats.com.
- ^ "Larry Barnes Stats - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.
- ^ "Shelby Is Cut By St. Louis". The Tuscaloosa News. October 19, 1978. p. 20. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
- ^ "St. Louis Cardinals Release Willie Shelby". Gadsden Times. October 20, 1978. p. 11. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
- ^ "Larry Barnes Football Statistics | The Football Database". FootballDB.com.
- ^ "Larry Barnes Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- Living people
- 1954 births
- American football running backs
- Tennessee State Tigers football players
- San Diego Chargers players
- Philadelphia Eagles players
- Arizona Cardinals players
- Sportspeople from Bessemer, Alabama
- Players of American football from Jefferson County, Alabama
- St. Louis Cardinals (football) players