Lemuel Jackson Barney (Born September 8, 1945, in Gulfport, Mississippi) is a former American Football cornerback who played for the Detroit Lions.

Barney played college football at Jackson State University, and was a second round draft choice in 1967. He was named 1967's defensive rookie of the year, and went on to be selected to seven Pro Bowls. During his time in the NFL, Barney had 56 career interceptions, and also gained over 1000 yards each returning kickoffs and punts. He was selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1992.

Both Barney and Lions teammate Mel Farr befriended Motown star Marvin Gaye, when Gaye unsuccessfully tried out for the Lions in 1970. Barney and Farr sing background vocals on Gaye's classic 1971 song "What's Going On". Lem Barney also had a role in the film The Black Six.

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I feel very honored to be standing with the great, Lem Barney #brilliantD
terrybean (Terry Bean) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:37:40 -0000
I feel very honored to be standing with the great, Lem Barney #brilliantD
#FF @terrybean for tweeting words of wisdon from Lem barney at the Troy Chamber Holiday Lunch. #brilliantD
tjsmith80919 (Terrence Smith) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:05:13 -0000
#FF @terrybean for tweeting words of wisdon from Lem barney at the Troy Chamber Holiday Lunch. #brilliantD
RT @terrybean: Its all about application, preparation and motivation. For Life! Lem Barney
tjsmith80919 (Terrence Smith) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:09:39 -0000
RT @terrybean: Its all about application, preparation and motivation. For Life! Lem Barney
RT @terrybean: Yesterday is dead. Tomorrow has yet to exist. Today is here. Make the best of it. Lem Barney
tjsmith80919 (Terrence Smith) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:09:33 -0000
RT @terrybean: Yesterday is dead. Tomorrow has yet to exist. Today is here. Make the best of it. Lem Barney
RT @terrybean: If you don't have your mom and your dad as your heroes, you're barking up the wrong tree. - Lem Barney
tjsmith80919 (Terrence Smith) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:09:26 -0000
RT @terrybean: If you don't have your mom and your dad as your heroes, you're barking up the wrong tree. - Lem Barney
I didn't get the chance to ask Lem Barney that @CatherineHilker. Good question though.
terrybean (Terry Bean) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:24:54 -0000
I didn't get the chance to ask Lem Barney that @CatherineHilker. Good question though.

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