Billy Ray Barnes

Rushing yards	3,421
Rushing average	3.4
Receptions	153
Receiving yards	1,786
Total touchdowns	38
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Billy Ray Barnes
No. 33, 32
Position	Halfback
Personal information
Born	May 14, 1935; Landis, North Carolina, U.S.
Died	December 31, 2025 (aged 90)
Listed height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight	201 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school	Landis
College	Wake Forest
NFL draft	1957: 2nd round, 19th overall pick
Career history
Playing
	Philadelphia Eagles (1957–1961); Washington Redskins (1962–1963); Minnesota Vikings (1965–1966);
Coaching
	Charleston Rockets (1968) ; Head coach; New Orleans Saints (1969–1970) ; Receivers; Atlanta Falcons (1971–1974) ; Offensive backs; New Orleans Saints (1975) ; Special teams;
Awards and highlights
	NFL champion (1960); 3× Pro Bowl (1957–1959); First-team All-American (1956); ACC Player of the Year (1956); First-team All-ACC (1956); Second-team All-ACC (1955); College World Series champion (1955); Wake Forest Demon Deacons Jersey No. 33 retired;
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards
Rushing yards	3,421
Rushing average	3.4
Receptions	153
Receiving yards	1,786
Total touchdowns	38
	Stats at Pro Football Reference
Head coaching record
Regular season	COFL: 8–3–0 (.727)

Billy Ray Barnes (May 14, 1935 – December 31, 2025) was an American professional football player who was a halfback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football and baseball for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. He was a three-time Pro Bowl selection in the NFL. After his playing career, he became a coach.