Stew Barber - OT/LB 1961-69

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Stew Barber - OT/LB

Over 850 players have suited-up for the Buffalo Bills. Eight men have been the team's general manager. However, only one has done both. Stew Barber. Barber also holds the distinction of playing bith sides of the ball, playing both linebacker and tackle. Barber shined during his rookie year, but not at offensive tackle where he was All-East in college. The Bills had him at outside linebacker where he collected three interceptions. One off of Denver’s Frank Tripucka which Barber returned 21 yards for a touchdown. That was the last time he was in the endzone or played defense, for that matter. In ‘62, first-year head coach Lou Saban decided that Barber should return to his college position. Settling on the tackle spot with Al Bemiller at Center and HOF guard Billy Shaw, this trio were the cornerstones of one of the best offensive lines in football. In the late 1970's Barber became a scout forthe club, eventually ascending to the General Manager's position in 1979.
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