Benny Jewell Barnes was born on March 3,1951 and is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League for eleven seasons, all with the Dallas Cowboys.
11 Facts About Benny Barnes
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Benny Barnes played college football at Stanford University in the Pacific-8 Conference.
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In 1970, Barnes transferred across the Bay to Stanford, where he was converted from linebacker to free safety.
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In 1971, Benny Barnes posted seven interceptions and was an honorable-mention All-Pac-8 selection as a senior.
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Benny Barnes contributed to teams led by quarterbacks Jim Plunkett and Don Bunce in two of the biggest upset victories ever in the Rose Bowl, in January 1971 and 1972, respectively.
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The next season, Benny Barnes was moved to strong safety, to improve the depth after the retirement of Charlie Waters and to make room for undrafted free agent Everson Walls.
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Benny Barnes was waived in August 1983 at the end of training camp, and replaced with undrafted free agent Bill Bates.
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Benny Barnes retired after an 11-year NFL career, where he was part of eight NFC Championship Games and three Super Bowls.
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Benny Barnes is considered to be one of the best special teams players in Dallas Cowboys history.
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Benny Barnes spent some time investing in restaurants and worked at Contra Costa College as equipment manager.
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Benny Barnes is currently married, with three sons and one daughter.