Cornerback
No. 49
Purdue
"One of the outstanding pass defenders in the National Football League, Barnes has intercepted 16 enemy tosses since joining the Giants in 1961. He grabbed seven in 1961, returning one 102 yards against Dallas in the Cotton Bowl, six in 1962 and three in 1963.
Erich was originally the fourth draft pick of the Chicago Bears in 1958, coming to New York prior to the '61 campaign as part of the three-cornered transaction that saw L.A. Rams' quarterback Bill Wade come to the Chicago Bears and Lindon Crow, the Giants' fine defensive back, join the Rams.
One of his biggest moments was the day in 1961 when Coach Al Sherman inserted him for one offensive play on which he caught a 62-yard TD pass from Y.A. Tittle against the Philadelphia Eagles."
-Complete Sports 1964 New York Giants
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