Erich Barnes came out of Purdue when the Chicago Bears drafted him in 1958. The Cornerback played there for three seasons and went to the Pro Bowl in 1959. After that, Barnes had the best run of his career where he played for the New York Giants for four years and was named a Pro Bowl in each of them while also making First Team All-Pro honors in 1961. Barnes would later earn his sixth Pro Bowl with the Cleveland Browns. Barnes would be known for his physical style of play.
First Team All-Pro (1961)
Second Team All-Pro (1959 & 1962)
Pro Bowl (1959, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964 & 1968)
Most Interception Return Yards (1961)
Top Ten Finishes: Approximate Value (1) (1961)
Top Ten Finishes: Fumble Recoveries (1) (1963)
Top Ten Finishes: Fumble Recovery Yards (1) (1963)
Top Ten Finishes: Interceptions (3) (1959, 1961 & 1962)
Top Ten Finishes: Interception Return Yards (3) (1958, 1961 & 1966)
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