Lawrence Barnes

Lawrence Barnes is a former National Football League running back. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the 6th round of the 1977 NFL Draft. He spent the 1977 season and part of the 1978 season with the Chargers. He also spent parts of the 1978 season with the St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Eagles. He ended his career in 1979 with the Eagles.[1] The Cardinals cut running back Willie Shelby in order to make room to sign Barnes.[2][3]

Lawrence Barnes
No. 35, 33, 38
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born:(1954-07-17)July 17, 1954
Bessemer, Alabama
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:Jess Lanier (AL)
College:Tennessee State Tigers
NFL Draft:1977 / Round: 6 / Pick: 151
Career history
Player stats at PFR

References

  1. "Larry Barnes". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  2. "Shelby Is Cut By St. Louis". The Tuscaloosa News. October 19, 1978. p. 20. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
  3. "St. Louis Cardinals Release Willie Shelby". Gadsden Times. October 20, 1978. p. 11. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
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