Billy Ray Barnes: Eagles Legend Passes Away
Update: 2026-01-02
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Billy Ray Barnes, a legendary Philadelphia Eagles player and two-time cancer survivor, passed away at 90. Drafted in 1957, he earned three Pro Bowl nods and helped the Eagles win the 1960 NFL Championship. His daughters surprised him with a replacement championship ring after it was stolen. Barnes is survived by his twin daughters, grandsons, and great-granddaughter.
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