Larry Barnes

American football running back
The basics

Quick Facts

IntroAmerican football running back
PlacesUnited States of America
isAmerican football player
Work fieldSports
Gender
Male
Birth17 July 1954, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
Age70 years
Star signCancer
Education
Tennessee State University
Sports Teams
Tennessee State Tigers football
The details

Biography

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.

Early life

Larry Barnes was born on July 17, 1954, in Bessemer, Alabama. He went to high school at Jess Lanier (AL).

Professional career

San Diego Chargers

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. In 1978, he played in 4 games, before joining the St. Louis Cardinals.

St Louis Cardinals

The Cardinals cut running back Willie Shelby in order to make room to sign Barnes. He appeared in two games with the Cardinals before signing with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Philadelphia Eagles

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. 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.

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