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Key moments and achievements from Barry Wilburn's life.
Barry was born
· Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Career Milestone
Barry Wilburn attended the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) where he played college football as a defensive back. His skills in the secondary earned him attention from NFL scouts and set the stage for his professional football career.
Career Milestone
Barry Wilburn attended the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) where he played college football as a defensive back. His skills in the secondary earned him attention from NFL scouts and set the stage for his professional football career.
Career Milestone
Wilburn was drafted by the Washington Redskins, beginning a five-season career with the franchise. His tenacity and ball skills made him a respected presence in the defensive backfield, accumulating 20 career interceptions and 246 tackles over his NFL career.
Career Milestone
Wilburn was drafted by the Washington Redskins, beginning a five-season career with the franchise. His tenacity and ball skills made him a respected presence in the defensive backfield, accumulating 20 career interceptions and 246 tackles over his NFL career.
Career Achievement
In the 1987 season, Wilburn led the entire NFL in interceptions, establishing himself as one of the league's premier defensive backs. His ball-hawking ability was a crucial component of Washington's dominant defensive unit that season.
Career Achievement
In the 1987 season, Wilburn led the entire NFL in interceptions, establishing himself as one of the league's premier defensive backs. His ball-hawking ability was a crucial component of Washington's dominant defensive unit that season.
Won Award
Wilburn and the Washington Redskins won Super Bowl XXII in January 1988, defeating the Denver Broncos. His league-leading interception total during the 1987 season was instrumental in Washington's championship run.
Won Award
Wilburn and the Washington Redskins won Super Bowl XXII in January 1988, defeating the Denver Broncos. His league-leading interception total during the 1987 season was instrumental in Washington's championship run.
Won Award
In 1994, Wilburn won the Grey Cup with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League, adding a CFL championship to his Super Bowl ring. He became one of the few players in football history to win both a Super Bowl and a Grey Cup during their career.
Won Award
In 1994, Wilburn won the Grey Cup with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League, adding a CFL championship to his Super Bowl ring. He became one of the few players in football history to win both a Super Bowl and a Grey Cup during their career.
Barry Wilburn passed away
