Overview
- Barnes died Wednesday in his hometown of Landis, North Carolina, according to the Eagles' announcement.
- Philadelphia posted a tribute on X, and fans quickly shared condolences and memories of the former halfback.
- A three-time Pro Bowler, he helped the Eagles win the 1960 NFL Championship and caught a touchdown in the title game.
- He played for the Eagles from 1957 to 1961, then had stints with Washington and Minnesota before coaching the Charleston Rockets and serving as an assistant with the Saints and Falcons.
- A two-sport standout at Wake Forest, he later entered the Wake Forest University and North Carolina Sports halls of fame, with outlets reporting varying career statistical totals.