University of Findlay

Recognized as one of Findlay College’s great athletes, lettering in football and track and still holding track and field records at Findlay. Unofficially tied world record for the 100-yard dash. Listed in Who’s Who in American College and Universities. Played for Denver Broncos 1964-65, holds AFL and NFL record for most return yards gained in one season. Honored by many groups in Denver. Outstanding Denver businessman and politician. In 1980, Barry was elected as Northglenn, Colorado's mayor. It was a historic moment for the state, as Barry broke a color barrier as Colorado's first Black mayor of a major city. 

In his two seasons with the Broncos, Barry appeared in 26 games and made his biggest impact as a return specialist. On 73 kickoffs, he averaged 25.4 yards per return for a total of 1,856 yards. He also returned 37 punts for 359 yards and a touchdown.

His son, Damon Barry, said ""His biggest legacy is what he did for the youth. He mentored so many youth in Northglenn and the whole state. Being an African-American man in a predominately white city (like Northglenn), and being as well-respected as he was in the '70s and that never changing — that's special. People of all colors and likes and creeds really looked up to him and respected him. He used that (status) to help mold the next generation."

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