Mike Barnes

Mike Barnes (born December 24, 1950) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for the Baltimore Colts of the National Football League (NFL) from 1973 through 1981. He was selected to the Pro Bowl after the 1977 season.

Biography

Mike Barnes was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on December 24, 1950. He attended Peabody High School in Pittsburgh, where he was a member of the football and swimming teams coached by former Baltimore Colts player George Radosevich. He played both ways on the gridiron, blocking and running as a fullback on offense and anchoring the line as a defensive tackle on defense. He started for the Hurricanes as a sophomore and junior at defensive end, before being moved to the defensive tackle position as a senior, where he amassed 177 tackles.

In Baltimore, Barnes became an important member of the Colts' "Sack Pack," gaining his highest accolade as a member of the AFC's Pro Bowl team in 1977.

Barnes played his entire 9-year career in Baltimore, seeing action in 113 games, 95 of which he started. He retired from the NFL after the 1981 season.