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The Pro Football Hall of Fame falsely reported Detroit Lions legend Lem Barney's death, later retracting the error and apologizing.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame falsely announced the death of Detroit Lions legend Lem Barney, 80, on November 29, 2025, prompting widespread media tributes.
The Hall quickly retracted the statement, apologizing for not independently verifying the report.
Barney’s family, including his son Lem Barney III, confirmed he is alive and under medical care, sharing a photo and voice message.
The error stemmed from unverified sources, highlighting flaws in the Hall’s reporting process.
Barney, a 1992 Hall of Fame inductee, played 11 seasons with the Lions, earning Defensive Rookie of the Year honors and seven Pro Bowl selections.
El Salón de la Fama del Fútbol Profesional informó falsamente de la muerte de la leyenda de los Detroit Lions Lem Barney, más tarde retractándose del error y disculpándose.