Peter G. Barnes (August 31, 1945 – May 3, 2018) was an American football linebacker who played professionally in the American Football League (AFL) and the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Southern University. He played professionally in the AFL for the Houston Oilers in 1967 and 1968, and the San Diego Chargers in 1969. He then played in the NFL for the Chargers (1970–72), the St. Louis Cardinals (1973–75), and the New England Patriots (1976–77). He was the father of Arizona women's basketball coach Adia Barnes. Peter died May 3, 2018, in Tucson hospice care after suffering from Alzheimer's disease. He was 72 years old. See also List of American Football League players References 1945 births 2018 deaths People from DeSoto Parish, Louisiana Players of American football from Louisiana Southern Jaguars football players Houston Oilers players San Diego Chargers players St. Louis Cardinals (football) players New England Patriots players American Football League players National College Baseball Hall of Fame inductees