Pete Barnes obit

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Peter G. Barnes (August 31, 1945 – May 3, 2018) was an American professional football linebacker who played professionally in the American Football League (AFL) and the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Southern University. He played professionally in the AFL for the Houston Oilers in 1967 and 1968, and the San Diego Chargers in 1969. He then played in the NFL for the Chargers (1970–72), the St. Louis Cardinals (1973–75), and the New England Patriots (1976–77).

He was the father of Arizona women's basketball coach Adia Barnes.

Barnes died May 3, 2018, in hospice care in Tucson after suffering from Alzheimer's disease. He was 72 years old.

 

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Position           Linebacker

Personal information

Born    August 31, 1945

Keachi, Louisiana, U.S.

Died    May 3, 2018 (aged 72)

Tucson, Arizona, U.S.

Listed height   6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)

Listed weight  239 lb (108 kg)

Career information

High school     Mary C. Womack (TX)

College            Southern

NFL draft        1967: 6th round, 136th overall pick

Career history

Houston Oilers (1967-1968)

San Diego Chargers (1969-1972)

St. Louis Cardinals (1973–1975)

New England Patriots (1976–1977)

Career NFL/AFL statistics

Interceptions    15

Fumble recoveries       6

Touchdowns    1

Sacks   15