You could ask former Lions star Lem Barney — except that Barney, now 78, can’t walk, talk, or understand the legal struggle over who should control his money and where he should live out his days.

Barney said football will be eliminated within 20 years because it has become too deadly Lem Barney is an NFL legend, a Hall of Famer who made his living playing football. And he wouldn't do it again.

Lawsuit by NFL Hall of Famer Lem Barney says officer believed Happy's Pizza didn't serve him because he's black. But police report doesn't say that.

Lem Barney's plight is a teachable moment for all, say experts on elder care and end-of-life directives. All of us, they say, especially those at retirement age, should undertake to learn not just ...

You could ask former Jackson State University and Detroit Lions star Lem Barney — except that Barney, now 78, can’t walk, talk, or understand the legal struggle over who should control his ...

Lem Barney gave back and continues to give back much more than he ever took from football." Barney cited scripture and remarked that he felt his athletic gifts were manifest from God.

Lem Barney is one of the most iconic athletes of his generation. Watching his court battles is simply heartbreaking. Barney was suave during his days with the Detroit Lions, dignified in ...

Lem Barney's plight is a teachable moment for all, say experts on elder care and end-of-life directives. All of us, they say, especially those at retirement age, should undertake to learn not just ...

Lem Barney's ex-wife, Martha Barney, had a far worse history of misconduct. She'd been reported by Texas Adult Protective Services as having struck her ex-husband when he visited family members at ...

You could ask former Lions star Lem Barney — except that Barney, now 78, can’t walk, talk, or understand the legal struggle over who should control his money and where he should live out his days.

MIDLAND, MI - Lem Barney never wanted to be No. 20. But he had no choice, so he, as he puts it, "put a little fire in No. 20." No. 20 never cooled down. The former Detroit Lions great began a run ...

Detroit Lions hall-of-famer Lem Barney played, and lived, with dignity. The battle playing out in court is ugly, and it's not what Barney deserves.