Lem Barney’s Hardest Battle: A Detroit Lions Legend Faces Life’s Cruelest Fight

January 11, 2026 180.7K views

Detroit Lions defensive back Lem Barney fields a kickoff during the 1972 season. He was named Defensive Rookie of the Year, went on to seven Pro Bowls, was named All-Pro three times.

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