Billy Ray Barnes, champ with 1960 Eagles, dies at 90

Billy Ray Barnes, a member of the 1960 NFL champion Philadelphia Eagles, died at age 90.

The team announced his passing, which occurred Wednesday in Landis, N.C.

Barnes was selected in second round of the 1957 NFL Draft after his college career at Wake Forest. He spent five seasons with the Eagles, three times named to the Pro Bowl.

In his rookie season, the halfback led the team in both rushing and receiving. With the Eagles, he appeared in 60 games (56 starts), and ran for 2,391 yards and 20 touchdowns.