The Hall of Fame sent out an announcement today saying that Barney had died at the age of 80. But Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press talked to Barney's son and confirmed that Barney is still alive ...

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 ...

Please accept our apology,” the Pro Football Hall of Fame said in a statement after “rescinding” an email announcing the death ...

The snafu led the Pro Football Hall of Fame, which had previously announced Barney's death, to rescind a statement honoring the former Lion's legacy. Two hours after the initial announcement, the Hall ...

On Saturday, the Pro Football Hall of Fame released an apology after it incorrectly announced the death of former Lions cornerback Lem Barney at the age of 80.

For the second time, the family of a Detroit Lions legend Lem Barney has had to publicly come out and refute reports that he ...

The Pro Football Hall of Fame has publicly apologized for wrongly announcing the death of former NFL star Lem Barney. NFL.com reported on Saturday, November 29, that the Hall of Fame rescinded an ...

The family of NFL and Jackson State legend Lem Barney says he is alive, pushing back against widespread - and incorrect - reports that circulated online this weekend. The confusion unfolded rapidly on ...