Larry Barnes (running back)

Lawrence Barnes (born July 17, 1954) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the San Diego Chargers, St Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football for the Tennessee State Tigers.^[1]

Larry Barnes

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Position:	Running back
Personal information
Born:	(1954-07-17)July 17, 1954 Bessemer, Alabama, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:	Jess Lanier (AL)
College:	Tennessee State
NFL draft:	1977: 6th round, 151st pick
Career history
San Diego Chargers (1977-1978) St Louis Cardinals (1978) Philadelphia Eagles (1978-1979)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts: 53 Rushing yards: 156 Receptions: 4 Receiving yards: 29 Total TDs: 2 Stats at Pro Football Reference

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 selected 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

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

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]