17 Facts About Jeff Barnes

Jeff Barnes was born on March 1,1955 and is an American former professional football linebacker.

Jeff Barnes was a member of the Los Angeles and Oakland Raiders from 1977 to 1987 of the National Football League.

Jeff Barnes played college football at California and was selected by the Raiders in the 5th round of the 1977 NFL draft.

Jeff Barnes grew up in Hayward and attended Hayward High School from 1969 to 1973.

Jeff Barnes was a special teams starter, blocking two kicks which were recovered for touchdowns.

Jeff Barnes made All-Golden Gate conference and attracted the attention of major college football coaches around the country for his rough and rugged style of play at linebacker.

Jeff Barnes is one of the toughest defensive players to ever play for the Gladiators.

Jeff Barnes was elected to the Chabot Athletic Hall of Fame in 2000.

Jeff Barnes had an outstanding rookie year with the Raiders, becoming a special teams superstar who was recognized for his rough and reckless play.

Jeff Barnes saw action at linebacker for the Raiders in 1977.

Jeff Barnes continued to contribute to the Raiders success in 1978, playing all 16 games.

Jeff Barnes enjoyed 10 seasons with the raiders: five as a member of the Oakland Raiders and five as the Los Angeles Raiders.

Jeff Barnes played a total of 157 games in his NFL career with the Raiders.

However, nothing tops the two Super Bowl Championships that Jeff Barnes won as a member of the Raiders.

Jeff Barnes will be remembered as one of the greatest and toughest defensive players in the history of Hayward High, Chabot College and University of California at Berkeley.

Jeff Barnes will be remembered as a winner at every level of football competition.

Jeff Barnes received this award in 1975 from University of California at Berkeley.