Lem Barney not dead, NFL apologizes for wrong report

The NFL Hall of Fame apologizes for the false report regarding former Detroit Lions cornerback Lem Barney death.

Pro Football Hall of Fame announces that Lions Hall of Famer Lem Barney has died at 80

Lem Barney, a Pro Football Hall of Famer who played his entire 11-season NFL career with the Lions, has died at the age of 80, the Hall of Fame announced.
Opinion

Lem Barney is alive, son confirms after false Pro Football Hall of Fame death report

In another episode of expect the unexpected, we have the controversy surrounding the death of Lem Barney. On November 29, 2025, the Pro Football Hall of Fame (PFHOF) stunned the fo ...

NFL Hall of Famer Lem Barney Not Dead, Family Says

Detroit Lions star and Pro Football Hall of Famer Lem Barney is "alive and well," his family tells TMZ ... despite reports claiming otherwise.
Rolling Out

Detroit’s original No. 20 Lem Barney dies at 80

Photo screenshot: Daily Top Vibes YOUTUBE/ Detroit Lions Lem Barney Cause of Death | American Football Player | Net Worth, Age, Bio & Lifestyle The Detroit Lions family is mourning the loss of one of ...